Hi Dr, I Got This Pimple On Thuresday Locketed On

Posted on Sat, 22 Feb 2020

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Question : Hi dr,

I got this pimple on thuresday locketed on my Thigh it is only one pimple i put Prickly pear oil on it, it Shrunk and it became as you see on the picture im woundering what is it? Conesdring i had unprotcted sex on the 8 of the januarry does this has to do anything with it or is it just regulare pimple please let me know what are the chances?

Best Regards,

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (19 minutes later)

When i put the pickly pear oil i had abit of hot sencatio.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Images not received

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

It could be a regulat boil. Unfortunately I haven't received any images. You may try uploading the image once again in "Reports Section" or you may mail me the images at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of the mail as Attention: Dr. Kakkar.

Hope to assist you further once I get the images.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

hello Dr. Kakkar S,

i have attached the pictures. Thank you.

Regards,

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use a topical antibiotic ointment

Detailed Answer:
hi.
I have viewed the images. It seems like regular boil. I suggest you to use an OTC topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 hours later)

Thank you Dr Kakkar. in genral Is it okay If I squeeze it out? or better not squeeze it out.

Regards

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (35 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding skin infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Squeezing might push the infection deeper. Just use the topical antibiotic ointment.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (37 hours later)

Good day,
Dr. Kakkar im waiting for your respond for the previous qouestion please let me know thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding a boil

Detailed Answer:
Good morning.
Squeezing is not advisable.
Just use the topical antibiotic ointment.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj