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Purple pimple in area of panty line/ pubic hair. saw derm immed. he dx small furuncle. rx'd bactroban (mupirocin). read boils in groin dangerous. scared! mrsa?
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Bactroban (mupirocin) works well: on MRSA often, but in some cases oral antibiotics are necessary and or drainage. If not better in 48 hours call for oral meds, culture and possible drainage.
Answered 7/25/2015
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