Suggest Medications For Folliculitis Lesion

Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015

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Fri, 13 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : I've had this on my chin for a few months, and I was shaving and it cut it open. Curious if it's something to worry about or get checked out.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Proper local care and antibiotic application

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. I have seen the uploaded images.
You seem to have developed a chronic folliculitis lesion.
You need to keep the affected area clean and dry.
Apply a topical antibiotic cream like mupirocin over the affected area twice daily .
You might need a course of oral antibiotics if the lesion tends to persist or increase

Dr XXXXXXX Paul

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