Suggest Treatment For Pimply Rash On Leg

Posted on Thu, 13 Nov 2014

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Question : I have a pimply rash on my right leg right under the left side of my knee. It hurts and it looks like big acne almost with big painful pimples with whiteheads

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need for proper care of the area

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I have seen the attached picture.
It looks like you have developed few lesions of skin folliculitis.
Keep the affected area clean and dry .
Wash the affected area with lukewarm saline water twice daily.
Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the lesion twice daily.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
You might need a course of oral antibiotics if the lesion still tends to persist or increase.

Dr Geetika Paul

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