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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Bacterial Infection On The Skin

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Question : I would like to know what this is? It only comes this time of year in the same spot. This is the second time, the first being last year around this time.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Looks like a bacterial infection!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this pustular lesion. It suggestive of an infection of the skin tissue by a germ called staphylococcus. This being a single pustular lesion, there is really not much reason to be worried. I will rather suggest that you simply cleanse daily with an antiseptic and allow it to burst open spontaneously for drainage and healing. Unless something else comes up, there is no need for antibiotics by mouth. I can't tell what goes on with your around this time to cause this but pricks especially in the woods/forest can easily favor this.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Bacterial Infection On The Skin

Brief Answer: Looks like a bacterial infection! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this pustular lesion. It suggestive of an infection of the skin tissue by a germ called staphylococcus. This being a single pustular lesion, there is really not much reason to be worried. I will rather suggest that you simply cleanse daily with an antiseptic and allow it to burst open spontaneously for drainage and healing. Unless something else comes up, there is no need for antibiotics by mouth. I can't tell what goes on with your around this time to cause this but pricks especially in the woods/forest can easily favor this. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.