Pyoderma is a lesion caused by a bacterial or fungal infection of the skin. It starts with the formation of a small red bump which, with time, develops into an open infected lesion with pus formation. Corticosteroids and analgesics are used to treat this condition.
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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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 ... Read Full »
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