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How To Treat Red Sore On Forearm?

Hi, I have a raised red sore on my forearm. I ve pulled out two white keratinized hairs over the last few months. The sore has been flat for a while but not is very raised again; the weather has been very humid and hot. Any ideas of what it is and treatment for it?
posted on Sun, 1 Sep 2013
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Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM

Seems to be bacterial infection of the hair follicle.

I would advice that you visit a local practitioner and get a prescription for oral antibiotic. I would have preferred penicillin group of oral antibiotics in such a case.

An antibiotic ointment like 2% mupirocin which is available OTC can also be applied along with oral antibiotic.

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How To Treat Red Sore On Forearm?

Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM Seems to be bacterial infection of the hair follicle. I would advice that you visit a local practitioner and get a prescription for oral antibiotic. I would have preferred penicillin group of oral antibiotics in such a case. An antibiotic ointment like 2% mupirocin which is available OTC can also be applied along with oral antibiotic. take care regards