Hi there, I'm a 25 year old female. I have been suffering with these large spots in the centre of my back (between my shoulder blades) and also around my sideburn area on my face for the past 12 months; these are very soar and red, but never produce into a spot at all, they just stay large and red. I went to see my dermotologist who told me these so called spots are in fact hair folicles that were blocked and inflamed, and told me to use this stuff called Exemol which i could use as a soap substitute and a cream, i found it didn't work at all. Recently i moved to the middle east and went to a Pharmacist who sold me Bactroban..it does dry the spots out but unfortuantly doesn't prevent new ones, i was sold the saforelle cream, which afterwards i looked up on the internet and found is totally not what i need, i'm struggling to find someone who knows hat they are talking about....please help!!!
Hi,
Please consult a doctor as oral antibiotics may be needed alongwith topical antibiotcs. Also as mentioned earlier get the possibility of cysts ruled out. I hope it helps. Kind regards.
I used a topical antiseptic for a week, applied twice per day as well as a topical antiseptic. I didn't notice a difference. Is it too soon to tell or do I need a prescription for an oral anti-biotic?
The label on the triple anti-biotic says to consult a doctor if you are going to continue for more than a week.
Hello,
By cosmetics I mean to say heavy oil based moisturizers. You can apply the triple antibiotic cream and if the symptoms persist then the possibility of cysts have to be ruled out. A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac occurring just under the skin which contains a "pasty" or "cheesy" looking substance called keratin. Blocked sebaceous glands, swollen hair follicles and excessive testosterone production will cause such cysts.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
I have a topical antiseptic, Triple antibiotic ointment and 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. Which of these would be beneficial and applied how often?
What constitutes cosmetics? A moisturizer or the like?
Hello,
From the symptoms they look like folliculitis or cysts. Folliculitis is the inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin.
Apply some topical antiseptics on the affected area. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful. In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed. Please consult a dermatologist in that case.
If the symptoms persist, then it would be best to get it confirmed from a dermatologist. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.