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I Have Developed What Seems To Be An Infected Abcess

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Question : I have developed what seems to be an infected abcess on the side of my left leg. It appears to be infected and is painful. what should I do? I have attached a photo.

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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Probably forunculosis, follow the advice below about the treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I also reviewed the attached report.

The symptoms are more likely to be related to forunculosis. It is an infection of the hair follicles.

I suggest you to use anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day.

I also suggest using antibiotics such as Bactrim daily. These are prescribed antibiotics, so you should consult your doctor about the treatment.

Hygiene is very important. You should wash your hands before contact with the furuncle.
You should clean the area with rubbing alcohol and cover it with antibiotic ointment.

This procedure should be done two or three times a day.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further
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I Have Developed What Seems To Be An Infected Abcess

Brief Answer: Probably forunculosis, follow the advice below about the treatment. Detailed Answer: Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I also reviewed the attached report. The symptoms are more likely to be related to forunculosis. It is an infection of the hair follicles. I suggest you to use anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day. I also suggest using antibiotics such as Bactrim daily. These are prescribed antibiotics, so you should consult your doctor about the treatment. Hygiene is very important. You should wash your hands before contact with the furuncle. You should clean the area with rubbing alcohol and cover it with antibiotic ointment. This procedure should be done two or three times a day. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further