Suggest Treatment For Oval Patch On Skin With Burning Sensation

Posted on Thu, 25 Dec 2014

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Question : 2 nights ago i felt a burning feeling on a part of my upper leg next morning I woke up to find a dark patch kind of oval on that area. it looks/feels burn

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)

Hi

It is folluculitis. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination. Do send me clinical photograph for further assessment.

Take care
Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak

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

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (22 minutes later)

here is the picture

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like Carbuncle

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This looks like Carbuncle (Infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue due to Staphylococcal infection). Would advise you the following :
1. Get your Fasting blood sugar and Complete blood count investigations done
2. Oral antibiotics like Amoxycillin which is a prescription medicine. Take 500mg thrice daily for 1 week after consultation with a doctor.
3. Mupirocin ointment, to apply over the lesion thrice a day.

Do keep me updated regarding the progress. Also do inform me about your blood reports.

Best regards
Dr. T Shobha Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj