Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is It Safe To Take Amoxicillin For Skin Itchiness Caused Due To A Cut On Nipples?

I am 44 years old and have a little cut on the side of the tip of nipple. It has been five days now. It has never happened before. First it was very itchy but its not itchy anymore, but still there.I have some antibiotics amoxcillin 875mg. I started using these.
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
Report Abuse
Diabetologist,  's  Response
Hello. Good day. Thanks for writing to HCM. I am Dr Praveen and I will be answering your query today.
Since you have started amoxicillin it would be good to take it for 5 days and stop. But in my opinion you didnt need that. You didnt have any evidence of infection. May I take this oppurtunity to tell you to be cautious in using antibiotics the next time. Please use it if only infection is confirmed. You may apply an emollient to keep the area supple. An application of an antifungal will help in most cases of itching. That should do. If you have not checked your blood glucose level so far this is a good time to do.
Wishing you good health. Please hit thanks and rate this answer if you have found it helpful.
Warm regards.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Is It Safe To Take Amoxicillin For Skin Itchiness Caused Due To A Cut On Nipples?

Hello. Good day. Thanks for writing to HCM. I am Dr Praveen and I will be answering your query today. Since you have started amoxicillin it would be good to take it for 5 days and stop. But in my opinion you didnt need that. You didnt have any evidence of infection. May I take this oppurtunity to tell you to be cautious in using antibiotics the next time. Please use it if only infection is confirmed. You may apply an emollient to keep the area supple. An application of an antifungal will help in most cases of itching. That should do. If you have not checked your blood glucose level so far this is a good time to do. Wishing you good health. Please hit thanks and rate this answer if you have found it helpful. Warm regards.