Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have a pimple on my upper left shoulder area since yesterday. I pricked it a little, and now it is red. I never had pimple in this area before. I am under medication for high blood pressure, and I am taking Rybelsus for diabetes. The A1c level was 5.3 mg/dL in the last test. So it is under control. I am attaching the photos here. I just need reassurance that it is not serious. Kindly help. Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Thanks for consulting us on icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I went through the photographs attached (attchments removed to protect the patient's identity). It looks like a common bacterial infection of hair follicles known as folliculitis. It will heal with or without antibiotics in a few days. But if it is painful and increasing in size, I suggest you take the following medications for five days. Take Tablet Cefadroxil (antibiotic) 500 mg twice a day and Tablet Paracetamol (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) 500 mg (if necessary). There is nothing to worry about. It is a common infection and will get better soon. Diabetic patients are more prone to skin infections. I hope this helps. Take care.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thanks for the reply. Should I wait for a few days for it to subside on its own? In case if it does not reduce, can I consult my doctor for antibiotics? Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
If it is more painful or if it is increasing in size, then it should subside soon. If there is no change, I suggest you consult a dermatologist for the same. I hope this helps.
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