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Is An Enlarged Pimple On My Thigh That Is Painful And Red A Serious Concern?

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Question : A small pimple appeared on my thigh (upper right side, anterior). In about 5 days time its enlarged with pain and redness around. Please review attached pictures and suggest how to treat this problem asap.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Furuncle and its management

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have reviewed the attached photograph and you seem to be having furuncle which is a bacterial infection of the hair follicle.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to go for oral and topical antibiotics.
I would recommend you to take tablet linezolid 600 mg twice daily for 5- 7 days and apply fusidic acid cream on the affected area twice daily.
Also take anti inflammatory drugs like tablet containing serratiopeptidase and diclofenac twice daily for 3 days.
These are prescription drugs and you should be taken under the supervision of the doctor.

Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (16 minutes later)
I brought Augmentin duo 625, Combiflam and Rantac tablets. Can these be taken instead of what you Recommended?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you can take these medicines

Detailed Answer:
Yes these medicines could also be taken.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Is An Enlarged Pimple On My Thigh That Is Painful And Red A Serious Concern?

Brief Answer: Furuncle and its management Detailed Answer: Hi, I have reviewed the attached photograph and you seem to be having furuncle which is a bacterial infection of the hair follicle. If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to go for oral and topical antibiotics. I would recommend you to take tablet linezolid 600 mg twice daily for 5- 7 days and apply fusidic acid cream on the affected area twice daily. Also take anti inflammatory drugs like tablet containing serratiopeptidase and diclofenac twice daily for 3 days. These are prescription drugs and you should be taken under the supervision of the doctor. Regards Dr Asmeet