Suggest Treatment For Pustule On The Forearm

Posted on Fri, 30 Sep 2016

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Question : I have a pustule on my forearm. It is not the first time. It is a single, painful when bumped, pustule. Any ideas what could case this? I had one on my legs a month or so ago. I have a clear picture of the one currently on my arm.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at Health Care Magic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a Dermatologist.

According to your complaints it seems to be folliculitis which is inflammation of the hair follicle.
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected area so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.

You can simply upload them at the reports section.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (29 minutes later)

Photo uploaded. It is now getting a bit swollen around the pustule.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Folliculitis, apply topical antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it is folliculitis.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment or mupirocin cream on the pustule twice daily for 7-10 days.
This will resolve the lesion.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng