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Question : Please see attached photo - I have had this for about 3 to 4 weeks - I thought it was a scratch from mountain biking - maybe it is - but it hasn't healed. It is a little bit sore - about like a scratch.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Skin infection

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Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and viewed the image.

Seems like a skin infection. Perhaps it started with a scratch but it seems that it has got nfected. That is the reason it feels sore. I suggest you to use a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily. In addition I suggest you to use take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin for a week.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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Please See Attached Photo - I Have Had This For

Brief Answer: Skin infection Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and viewed the image. Seems like a skin infection. Perhaps it started with a scratch but it seems that it has got nfected. That is the reason it feels sore. I suggest you to use a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily. In addition I suggest you to use take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin for a week. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.