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Severe Burning, Itching, Swollen With Pus At The Tip Sores On Legs, Spreading To Stomach, Back, Knee. Help

sores on legs, started similar to hives accept turned into what i call crater volcano hives, very slow in healing, they started with a severe burn, itch, large swelling, bit of pus at the tip, i broke them to relieve the pain , is 3 on my upper legs, one on my stomach, one on my back, two small ones started , one behind my right knee and one on top of my left foot,
Wed, 14 Aug 2013
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi, these appears to be the boils due to some bacterial infection, you have to get the treatment till the infection is completely cleared. So i advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe ampicillin, cloxacillin and anti inflamatories for cure. Thank you.
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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  Dr. Dr. Basheer Ahamed's  Response
Hello,

It is superficial bacterial infection of the skin like boil(Furuncle).
you need to screen for diabetes because the healing process is slow.
maintain good personal hygiene.
Application of topical antibiotic creams with help wound healing.
If the lesion still recurs then consult a dermatologist.
He may send the pus for culture and sensitivity and put your on a course of antibiotic.
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Severe Burning, Itching, Swollen With Pus At The Tip Sores On Legs, Spreading To Stomach, Back, Knee. Help

Hi, these appears to be the boils due to some bacterial infection, you have to get the treatment till the infection is completely cleared. So i advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe ampicillin, cloxacillin and anti inflamatories for cure. Thank you.