What is small burn like swelling with red area on top of it?

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What is this? It started off super small, looked like a burn. It is looking more irritated and the swelling/irritation around it is getting worse. It is about the size of a nickel including the red area around the top of ot.

Submitted: 4 Days
Category: Dermatologist

Expert:  Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar replied 4 Days.

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I can understand your concern.



This is a furuncle which is a bacterial infection. It needs to be treated immediately. You need to take a course of oral antibiotics like azithromycin. Also application of mupirocin cream twice a day for two weeks will be helpful.



You will need a prescription for these medications.



Please let me know if you have any queries.



Take care


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