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Suggest Treatment For Bump On The Leg
On my leg there is/was a bump. I popped it and squeezed it until a white bead like thing came out. I m not sure what it is, but it s not the first time it s been there. This is the third time I ve popped it out. And it s not only on that one spot on my leg, but several places around my body (mid check, shoulder and high check). About the white thing: it s about 0.5 cm, white/clear in color, shell shaped, fells hard yet gummy at the same time. Any help would be helpful.
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Fri, 19 Sep 2014
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Hi
You seem to be developing recurrent folliculitis.
It is basically an infection of the root of hair follicle .
It needs to be managed by application of topical antibiotic creams .
In severe cases,oral antibiotics have to be given .
Proper cleaning of the affected area is essential.
Get your fasting blood glucose levels checked to rule out diabetes .
Dr Geetika Paul
You seem to be developing recurrent folliculitis.
It is basically an infection of the root of hair follicle .
It needs to be managed by application of topical antibiotic creams .
In severe cases,oral antibiotics have to be given .
Proper cleaning of the affected area is essential.
Get your fasting blood glucose levels checked to rule out diabetes .
Dr Geetika Paul
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