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Suggest Remedy For Boils On Both Arms
Posted on
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Question : i had some small boils on both my arms (the upper portion). Is there any way to get rid of them?
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide more details; upload a photograph
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query. I would like to rule out possibility of Inflammatory Acne (trunk) specially, since bilateral distribution is common in acne.
I would like to know few more details from you.
-How long do you have them?Are they painful?Or itchy?
-Can you upload a photograph?
-Do you have acne elsewhere? e.g on face and back/chest
Regards
Kindly provide more details; upload a photograph
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query. I would like to rule out possibility of Inflammatory Acne (trunk) specially, since bilateral distribution is common in acne.
I would like to know few more details from you.
-How long do you have them?Are they painful?Or itchy?
-Can you upload a photograph?
-Do you have acne elsewhere? e.g on face and back/chest
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
-How long do you have them?Are they painful?Or itchy?
A- For a year or so. They do not itch nor pain. Just normal.
-Can you upload a photograph?
A - Not currently possible
Do you have acne elsewhere? e.g on face and back/chest
A - No. Infact I have a good clear skin on my face
A- For a year or so. They do not itch nor pain. Just normal.
-Can you upload a photograph?
A - Not currently possible
Do you have acne elsewhere? e.g on face and back/chest
A - No. Infact I have a good clear skin on my face
Brief Answer:
Acne vulgaris
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the additional information.
I think they are acne involving your upper, outer arms. Acne is not uncommon at this site. The trunk, shoulders and chest are rich in sebaceous glands just like face, therefore acne can develop at these sites. They are usually asymptomatic bumps or there may be slight itching in a few.
The best thing to do would be to apply a topical benzoyl peroxide 5% gel (Benzac-AC gel 5% OR Pernex-AC 5% gel), twice daily for a 2 weeks. You may find it OTC.
Regards
Acne vulgaris
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the additional information.
I think they are acne involving your upper, outer arms. Acne is not uncommon at this site. The trunk, shoulders and chest are rich in sebaceous glands just like face, therefore acne can develop at these sites. They are usually asymptomatic bumps or there may be slight itching in a few.
The best thing to do would be to apply a topical benzoyl peroxide 5% gel (Benzac-AC gel 5% OR Pernex-AC 5% gel), twice daily for a 2 weeks. You may find it OTC.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks Dr. What is OTC?
Brief Answer:
Acne vulgaris
Detailed Answer:
Hi
OTC means "Over the counter", means you can get it from a drug store without a doctor's prescription.
Regards
Acne vulgaris
Detailed Answer:
Hi
OTC means "Over the counter", means you can get it from a drug store without a doctor's prescription.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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