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How is furuncle on the penis treated?
Query: Hi, I have a problem. I am a 24 year old caucasian male. Past history: 1 and a half years ago a boil - carbuncle formed on my penis, popped after 4 days. I used Framykoin for a week and it went away. A month later molluscum contagosium formed right above penis, stayed like that for 2 weeks, then doc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Coming to the differential diagnosis and treatment: Chances of it being furuncle is less as it is a progressive condition and would have certainly popped out by pressing. Carbuncle is the collection of furuncle, so chances of it again is very less. Since you have a... Read Full »
I have a painful bulge on my left leg below my knee. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had a bulge on my left leg below my knee for the past five days. It is painful to touch but does not increase in size. What is the reason? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have an infected furuncle. It is a painful, pus-filled bump that forms under your skin due to bacterial infection and inflammation of one or more hair follicles. Do you have diabetes? I suggest (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines... Read Full »