Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had a pimple that bursts. There was a yellow discharge for a few hours but it soon dried out forming a yellow layer around the pimple. Now this yellow layer fell off today, but I can see a thick black layer and no discharge. I do not have any pain around the area. Is this a concern? I have had chicken pox as well for the past three days. I am currently taking Acivir 400.
Hello,
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I have gone through your history and reviewed the attached photograph. (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
You have developed pyoderma that is a bacterial infection of the skin. I would suggest you apply topical antibiotic like Mupirocin on this area twice daily and take a short course of Cefixime 200 mg twice daily for five days. Besides this continue with Acivir tablets for chickenpox.
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Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Can I start the treatment from tomorrow as it is late today? Also, the pimple now has turned completely black. I am attaching the picture.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I have seen the attached photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It still looks infected. Yes, you can start the treatment from tomorrow.
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