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Had Red Bumps, Swelled And Turned Black Which Left Huge Hole. Taken Antibiotics, Caused Itchiness. Is It Chicken Pox?

i have had red bumbs appear, i was told chicken pox , this was a month ago. Only had bumbs on arms some on chest . At first thought it was a pimple , tried to pop on on my arm, swelled turned black, when black scab fell out 2-3 weeks later left huge hole, i have a few more, itchy red raised bumps, scratched one and now it is turning black like the 1st one. went to clinic they gave me anti boitiocs, been taking for 5 days now, now noticing more red bums appearing, itchy raised mostly on upper inner arms. I am 45 yrs old, bumps really look more like acne or bites but?
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hi dear, wishing u a happy new year. no its not chicken pox. probably it is an infection called as folliculitis. u might need to take antibiotics. but too much may harm u. what i suggest is, take oint mupirocine and apply it inside ur nostrils and around your anus area. this will help in permanent cure. as these areas carry bacteria. get well soon.
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Had Red Bumps, Swelled And Turned Black Which Left Huge Hole. Taken Antibiotics, Caused Itchiness. Is It Chicken Pox?

hi dear, wishing u a happy new year. no its not chicken pox. probably it is an infection called as folliculitis. u might need to take antibiotics. but too much may harm u. what i suggest is, take oint mupirocine and apply it inside ur nostrils and around your anus area. this will help in permanent cure. as these areas carry bacteria. get well soon.