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How Can Infected Sores On The Arms And Legs Be Treated?

Hi havea many sores on my legs and arms and shoulders. The sores sometimes rapper on there own some weregoing started by me someappear like a cut with threads in the somee are just hard pus under the skin most now infected and very sore. Thought I could open Anne keep infection down the pus is not runny. But hard likes
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your description it seems that you are having infected sores. Antibiotics is required as the sores are pis filled. You can start a short course of antibiotics like ampiclox or amoxicillin/clavunate combination for seven days. Apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin after cleaning with soap and water. If symptoms persist, consult a general practitioner.

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How Can Infected Sores On The Arms And Legs Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your description it seems that you are having infected sores. Antibiotics is required as the sores are pis filled. You can start a short course of antibiotics like ampiclox or amoxicillin/clavunate combination for seven days. Apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin after cleaning with soap and water. If symptoms persist, consult a general practitioner. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.