I've got this bump that started off small, but after I accidentally scratched it, it got bigger. It's pretty red around the edges and really hurts when I touch it. I noticed there's some pus inside. Is it better to wait until the pus grows more before trying to squeeze it out? Then maybe take some antibiotics? I really want to get rid of this from the root, and I heard draining the pus is important. What should I do?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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2+ Yrs

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Yes it has to be drained out,do not squeeze it by yourself, visit surgeon for appropriate treatment

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been dealing with some psychological issues recently and ended up with several blade cuts on my leg. Things are better now, but the cuts left a lot of marks. The scars aren't too deep since the blades only grazed the outer layer, but multiple cuts caused quite a noticeable scar. I'm looking for some advice on which ointment might help peel off dead skin and promote fresh skin growth. My skin's become extremely dry around those marks too. Could you suggest something that might help me with this issue?

visit dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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I'm thinking about cutting my hair short, but I'm worried it might change the natural color or somehow make it darker. Is there any truth to this idea, or is it just a myth? My aunt once said her hair got darker after she cut it, but I'm unsure if that would happen to me too since I've never done it before. What do you think?

Thats not true you can have hairstyle of your choice no problem

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I've been using Femcinol A gel for around a year now. Lately, I've noticed small pimples showing up, and my face looks whiter compared to the rest of my body. There are also some tiny black dots and dark spots on my face. Could all this be because I've been using the gel too much, or is there something else going on? What should I do about it?

dermat opinion.

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