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How to treat acne on the leg?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

May be folliculitis/ infection from incidental thorn contact /impetigo or scabies and not acne. Treatment depends on source. Folliculitis usually topical mupirocin, a prescription ointment, and at times oral antibiotics ; impetigo -oral antibiotics , from thorns may be fungus(Sporrothrix) need antifungal. Pets can be source of skin infection-check them. F/U w /MD

Answered 3/10/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Acne affecting 1 leg would be unusual. Would suggest allowing your doc to take a look for a proper diagnosis as otherwise treatment may not work as expected.

Answered 3/9/2022

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