I'm having these really painful lumps under my arms and they're starting to form pus. It's super uncomfortable and only seems to get better when the pus drains out. Could you recommend a cream or maybe an antibiotic that could help with this?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

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4+ Yrs

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It sounds like you may be experiencing an infection, possibly an abscess or hidradenitis suppurativa. I recommend seeing a healthcare provider for proper evaluation and treatment. In the meantime, applying warm compresses can help relieve pain, and an antibiotic cream like mupirocin might be helpful if prescribed. If the condition worsens, oral antibiotics may be necessary.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've noticed that whenever I drink alcohol, within roughly 23 days, the skin near my palms and sometimes my legs starts peeling off, although its less noticeable on my legs. It really doesn't look good and I'm a bit worried about it. Could you help me find a solution or suggest what might be causing this?

skin peeling mostly due to physiological seasonal but some times may be due to dermatitis pls visit a dermatologist for good skin health

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I've been struggling with hsv herpes on my penis for three years now, and it's causing redness, itching, pain, and a burning sensation. I'm really worried and not sure what medicine could help me get rid of it. Could you advise on what I should take to find some relief?

That's clearly STD and needs treatment immediately with colored kits, visit nearest STD clinitor Dermatologist for the same and refrain from sexual intercourse until you recover

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I'm a 50-year-old guy and recently I've noticed this strange fungal skin infection on my face. Is this something rare? What's the best way to treat it? Do I need to use a cream or are oral medications necessary as well?

See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

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