
Hi Doc Since September I Have Had A Skin Rash

Question: Hi doc since September I have had a skin rash on my leg. It has disappeared completely and then it comes back - I have uploaded a picture - can you suggest how things will get better here. I have tried antibiotic creams but it just doesn’t totally remove. If 2 lesions disappear another two come back and vice versa.

There were 3-4 spots, it started with a red patch as I may have got bitten and because I itched it it became lesions. They had disappeared completely but then have come back - looks like a follicle reaction to me. I have uploaded 2 pictures

2 lesions may have healed now. When the spot grow last time it was itchy so I may have ripped it off.
Brief Answer:
Bacterial skin infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and viewed the images.
You seem to be developing recurrent folliculitis which is bacterial skin infection of the hair follicles. I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicilin and Clavulanic acid combination (500mg +125mg) Or Cephalexin 500 mg, three times a day for a week. In addition I suggest you to use a topical antibiotic e.g either Mupirocin 2% cream or Fusidic acid 2% cream, twice daily for a few days. These are prescription medications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Bacterial skin infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and viewed the images.
You seem to be developing recurrent folliculitis which is bacterial skin infection of the hair follicles. I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicilin and Clavulanic acid combination (500mg +125mg) Or Cephalexin 500 mg, three times a day for a week. In addition I suggest you to use a topical antibiotic e.g either Mupirocin 2% cream or Fusidic acid 2% cream, twice daily for a few days. These are prescription medications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana


Is it nothing serious to worry about though is it?
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Nothing serious. Just need to take oral antibiotics in addition for a few days as topical antibiotics alone may not be sufficient to prevent recurrences.
Take care
Oral and topical antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Nothing serious. Just need to take oral antibiotics in addition for a few days as topical antibiotics alone may not be sufficient to prevent recurrences.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana

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