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Suggest Treatment For Pus Filled Pimples On Legs

i have developed white (pus filled) headed pimple kind of thing on my legs(starting from yesterday morning) ,initially it seemed like a spider bite,but the pus filled part is increasing,the raised pus white pus filled pustule is surrounded by redness on the skin around it,i had undergone waxing day before yesterday,these pustules were very painful and burning yesterday but on applying an antiseptic burning has reduced (pain still there),but antiseptic dint just cure these pustules instead their pus filled part has just increased.there are 23 such pustules/rashes/bumps..on one leg and 11 on other........ would you please try and help me by suggesting what it ould be
posted on Sun, 2 Nov 2014
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Hello,

I can understand your concern for pus filled pimples on legs. I can make out the possibility of Ingrown hair due to infection of the hair root by bacteria.

I require good resolution picture to give you exact diagnosis. For the above you can meet a dermatologist also for best possible diagnosis & treatment.
In your kind of cases I prefer to give a course of oral antibiotics such as cefixime or amoxicillin or ciprofloxacin after culture and sensitivity of the pus.
For the pain sensation if any I suggest my patients to take paracetamol or diclofenac for once or twice daily.

Till that time I suggest you to not to pinch, pop or scratch the area. Keep the area dry and wear cotton garments. Do not get exposed to extremes of environment and protect yourself from more infection. Also do not attempt any home remedies as can leas to further aggravation of the problem.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Pus Filled Pimples On Legs

Hello, I can understand your concern for pus filled pimples on legs. I can make out the possibility of Ingrown hair due to infection of the hair root by bacteria. I require good resolution picture to give you exact diagnosis. For the above you can meet a dermatologist also for best possible diagnosis & treatment. In your kind of cases I prefer to give a course of oral antibiotics such as cefixime or amoxicillin or ciprofloxacin after culture and sensitivity of the pus. For the pain sensation if any I suggest my patients to take paracetamol or diclofenac for once or twice daily. Till that time I suggest you to not to pinch, pop or scratch the area. Keep the area dry and wear cotton garments. Do not get exposed to extremes of environment and protect yourself from more infection. Also do not attempt any home remedies as can leas to further aggravation of the problem. Take care.