A sore is a painful region present on the skin after a cut or scratch. A sore gets infected when bacteria grows on the damaged skin of the wound. The symptoms are pain, swelling, and redness. Severe infections can cause nausea, chills, and fever. Infected sore is managed by applying hydrogen peroxide cream and Neosporin cream on the affected region.
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Query: Hello doctor,I have a boil on the back side of my thigh. It has only been present for about a week but is still very red and sore. I have applied hot compresses, and when I shower I let the hot water run over it for about 10 minutes usually causing the boil to ooze pus or blood. I gently press the a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Also, examine the picture attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). 1. It seems like you are having furunculosis or folliculitis. Boils (also called furuncles) are a deep bacterial infection of ... Read Full »
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Query: Hi doctor, I thought I had thrush due to antibiotics for UTI. But I think it is either a severe yeast infection or ingrown hairs. I have one small lump with a red sore and a smaller one next to it with a fissure at the top near my clitoris. I had an ingrown hair last week and pulled it out, and it ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history and the picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I think it is an infection of ingrown hairs. Also, you have caused trauma in that region with a tweezer. Two minor lacerations are seen. This is the cause of the pain. Things you ... Read Full »