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A member asked:

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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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

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.

Dr Carroll agreed

Answered 7/25/2015

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