Is the pimple on my upper left shoulder area serious?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have a pimple on my upper left shoulder area since yesterday. I pricked it a little, and now it is red. I never had pimple in this area before. I am under medication for high blood pressure, and I am taking Rybelsus for diabetes. The A1c level was 5.3 mg/dL in the last test. So it is under control. I am attaching the photos here. I just need reassurance that it is not serious. Kindly help. Thank you.

Answer 1

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Thanks for consulting us on icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I went through the photographs attached (attchments removed to protect the patient's identity). It looks like a common bacterial infection of hair follicles known as folliculitis. It will heal with or without antibiotics in a few days. But if it is painful and increasing in size, I suggest you take the following medications for five days. Take Tablet Cefadroxil (antibiotic) 500 mg twice a day and Tablet Paracetamol (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) 500 mg (if necessary). There is nothing to worry about. It is a common infection and will get better soon. Diabetic patients are more prone to skin infections. I hope this helps. Take care.

Answer 2

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If it is more painful or if it is increasing in size, then it should subside soon. If there is no change, I suggest you consult a dermatologist for the same. I hope this helps.