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Suggest Treatment For Pimples On The Genitals
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Sat, 25 Mar 2017
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Question : Hi, i have got some boils on my genitals and lower penis. Some secretes puss. One has become a bit hard under the skin and also secretes puss. Have attached pics for your reference. Pls help.
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have viewed the photographs.
Yes, these are furuncles also known as "boils" which is a deeper skin and soft tissue infection as compared to folliculitis.
I would suggest an Oral antibiotic course e.g either Amoxicillin 500mg or Cephalexin 500mg, thrice daily for a week. In addition I would suggest an Oral antiinflammatory/ painkiller e.g Ibuprofen or Diclofenac, twice daily for 3 days.
Topically you may use an antibacterial cream e.g 2% mupirocin cream, twice daily.
Regards
Oral and topical antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have viewed the photographs.
Yes, these are furuncles also known as "boils" which is a deeper skin and soft tissue infection as compared to folliculitis.
I would suggest an Oral antibiotic course e.g either Amoxicillin 500mg or Cephalexin 500mg, thrice daily for a week. In addition I would suggest an Oral antiinflammatory/ painkiller e.g Ibuprofen or Diclofenac, twice daily for 3 days.
Topically you may use an antibacterial cream e.g 2% mupirocin cream, twice daily.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi, thank you for your help. Will follow the same.
Also, there are small boils which do not secrete puss. Will that also be cured be the prescription you gave?Have attached an image for the same.
Also, there are small boils which do not secrete puss. Will that also be cured be the prescription you gave?Have attached an image for the same.
Brief Answer:
Oral antibiotics would take care of infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
The antibiotic should work only for skin and soft tissue infection.
However, the smaller bumps don't seem like boils. They are more likely small sebaceous cysts which would not resolve with antibiotics.
Regards
Oral antibiotics would take care of infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
The antibiotic should work only for skin and soft tissue infection.
However, the smaller bumps don't seem like boils. They are more likely small sebaceous cysts which would not resolve with antibiotics.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you.
Should i be concerned about them? What is the solution?
Should i be concerned about them? What is the solution?
Brief Answer:
Sebaceous cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Sebaceous cysts are just of cosmetic concern. If desired or if they increase in size they can be removed surgically.
Regards
Sebaceous cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Sebaceous cysts are just of cosmetic concern. If desired or if they increase in size they can be removed surgically.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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