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Suggest Remedy For Red Marks On Legs

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Posted on Tue, 31 May 2016
Question: I have had red marks on my legs for months now, they don't itch. I was just wandering what they are.

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like folliculitis, a bacterial infection.
It can be treated with the use of topical antibacterial cream like mupirocine.
Apply it twice daily for a week.
This should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Suggest Remedy For Red Marks On Legs

Brief Answer: Folliculitis Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. It is looking like folliculitis, a bacterial infection. It can be treated with the use of topical antibacterial cream like mupirocine. Apply it twice daily for a week. This should help you. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.