What to do if my boil is healing but still has firmness around it after taking clindamycin?
Hi, so I have boil for about a week now from the day it popped and more than a week before i saw it like a pimple, I have medication which is the clindamycin that i take every 6 hours for a week, it's starting to heal but I still have the firmness around it but it's not painful anymore. My medication ends tomorrow and it still has firm surroundings in my leg.what should i do? Does it still have the infection.
How long has it been since the boil first appeared?:
- 1-2 weeksHave you noticed any changes in the firmness around the boil?:
- It has decreasedAre there any other symptoms present?:
- Pus or drainageHow would you describe the firmness around the boil?:
- No tendernessHave you been able to keep the area clean and dry?:
- SomewhatHave you had any previous issues with boils or skin infections?:
- Not sureAre you experiencing any other health issues that might affect healing?:
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Doctors' responses
Hello dear I think it is bacterial infection It will require comprehensive evaluation Please follow below precautions and medication for improvement Topical Antifungals powders-Clotrimazole- Candid/clomed/clozed twice a day for 15 days Micogel to be applied topically Tolnaftate ointment
Tablet augmentin twice a day for 5 days 625 mg
Apply lulliconazole or fusidic acid topical application twice a day for 5 days Prevent moisture contamination Dry the involved organ
In case of no improvement consult general physician (medicine) for better clarity Hopefully you recover soon Regards
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