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Last month i got a round red sore on my upper arm. i applied bacitracin and it healed in a week. this month i have a similar sore on the other?

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Dr. Merrill Reuter answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Would treat again: If doesn't resolve or happens again then should get checked by doctor

Answered 8/16/2015

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Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

Recurrent sore: You may have MRSA. Please see your doctor to get proper treatment.

Answered 8/18/2015

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A member asked:

Last month i got a round red sore on my upper arm. i applied bacitracin and it healed in a week. this month i have a similar sore on the other?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Merrill Reuter answered

Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

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