What is this and how do i heal it?

[geli123]

I'm not exactly sure how it happened but basically about 2 months ago i popped a pimple. This left a flat red mark until recently. The red mark was going away and then one day there was this very small raised brownish/red bump. After a few days of picking at it it peeled off. Along with the rest of the skin there. Now there is a small hole that looks like i picked a scab off. It is pink in color. It's sore to the touch. I do not know what it is. It just looks like i picked a scab on my face. But anyway how can i make it heal faster, it's really noticeable and doesn't cover with makeup. I got it about 2 days ago. It seems slightly raised around the edges of the wound, does this mean it's infected? What is it and how can i heal it faster?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Occasionally, the scratched skin may become infected, and sores may have pus or become red and warm. This is usually a bacterial infection. If this occurs, it is treated with an oral antibiotic or an antibiotic ointment applied to the area.

The itching and rash may last for up to two weeks after treatment. If the symptoms last longer, it is possible that the person has been re-infected or that the cream was not used appropriately. In some cases, the treatment is repeated after two weeks if symptoms have not gone away.

Repeat examination by a doctor in two weeks is recommended if there is persistent itching after treatment or in other cases when indicated by the physician.

Let us know if you need any further information.

Post us about what your doctor advises.

Regards.