HomeAnswersDermatologyfolliculitisWhat should I do to stop recurrent boils in my leg?

I am getting reccurent boils in my leg even after taking antibiotics. Please help.

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Published At December 30, 2019
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had a boil on my lower leg last month. It was paining and in five days it was filled with pus. The doctor advised popping it and after that, I took Amoxiclav 625 twice daily for three days and keep on dressing. After 15 days another one appeared on the upper side of the knee on the same leg. I used black tape (Atropa) and it popped in five days. On the fifth day, another appeared on the same leg and I took Amoxiclav 625 for five days twice daily. It popped yesterday and today is the fifth day of medicine. Now today, I am feeling another coming near it. What should I do? Please suggest.

Should I use Mupirocin on it three to four times a day? Should I continue Amoxiclav more?

Please guide me if anything else should I do including any home remedy I can not bear more pain and I do not want to take medicine any longer.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

From your history, I would say you are suffering from folliculitis i.e bacterial infection. Since you have recurrent episodes I would suggest you to get pus culture sensitivity done. So that specific antibiotics can be decided. Secondly, complete your seven days course of Amoxclav 625 (Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid). Do not burst boils. There is no need for dressing.

Yes, you can use Mupirocin ointment two to three times a day or Fusidic acid cream (Fucidin cream) can be used. If possible please send an image and revert back.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

As per your advice, I am continuing Amoxyclav for the next two days. I am sending you the picture of the new one. Please advise on anything else should I do?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Continue applying Fucidin cream two to three times a day. Rest as advised in the previous conversation.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash
Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Dermatology

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