Suggest Treatment For Lesions Of Folliculitis Over The Arms

Posted on Thu, 23 Jan 2014

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Question : I have a rash that is mainly on my arms but I do have a few spots all over. This rash started about 3 weeks ago.I saw my doctor and was given Clyndemiacin , not sure about spelling, my rash started to clear a little. Then it became much worse. It now has little blisters with a white center. These pop and bleed alot. Then they scab over. They also itch really bad and apparently I scatch while sleeping. When one heals another pops up. Sometimes there are blisters inside ones that break open. What do I do?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Pictures required Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. From the description, it looks like you have developed lesions of folliculitis over you arms. But I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions before coming to a final diagnosis. Please click some close up pictures of the exact skin lesions and upload them here on this page. You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul. I am sure I will be able to help you more once I have a look at the exact skin lesions. Waiting for the pictures. Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)

Is there a medicine that would help? Maybe something topical?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Folliculitis Detailed Answer: Hi again Since you have lesions of folliculitis, you should apply an antibiotic cream like mupirocin over the affected areas twice a day after washing with lukewarm saline water. Dr Geetika Paul

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar