What Causes White Fluid Filled Lesions On Skin?

Posted on Sun, 31 May 2015

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Sun, 31 May 2015 Answered on

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : are these pimples or herpies ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Details required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
I would like to know whether the lesions are water filled?
This will help me in giving a proper diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 minutes later)

how can i tell ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
See closely in mirror

Detailed Answer:
See closely in mirror.
You are able to see white material or watery material inside ?

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

white

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Just relax it is not herpes.
It is just Folliculitis.
Apply an antibacterial ointment like mupirocine.
You will get relief within a week.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj