chiangrai Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I have some kind of an infection under the shin in my right cheek. It's been there for months. I always have a few lone pimples that go away of their own acordbut this is more serious. Ive tried bursting it and putting Bernadine on it for a while but it kept coming back so I went to my doctor. She gave me an antibiotic cream but that didn't work either. I don't know what to do next. It feels like there are lots of small pimples deep under the skin. Every time one of them comes to the surface I burst it but I can still feel 4or5 more deep down. The only thing I can think of doing next is going to a pharmacy and asking for an antibiotic that is good for skin infections. Does any one have any better advice. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Go and see a good dermatologist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Get a referral to a specialist, you should have a blood test, before embarking on anti-biotics to test for sensitivities and confirmation of infection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusarelus Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 11 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said: Get a referral to a specialist, you should have a blood test, before embarking on anti-biotics to test for sensitivities and confirmation of infection Assuming he is not a child he would most likely know if he was allergic to any antibiotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangrai Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 Going to see a specialist will be my "if all else fails" approach. I think a good dose of antibiotics would do. I'm just trying to find the right ones. I see that the penicillin family is good but I'm trying to find the name of the specific one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I would take a course of Dicloxacillin if you believe it's a 'boil' type infection caused by a staph infection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangrai Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 Right, Do you know how many mg,how many times a day for how many days. I weigh 65Kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I have an issue with something that sounds similar. Long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 HiV test for a start, strange skin infections can be an early indication of an immune system problem. Cellulitus is the other obvious infection, easily cured with antibiotic pills, Amoxicillin 500, 2 pills a day for 5 days around 50-100bht for generic, cream probably won't fix it. Skin cancer is another possibility. You really need to see a hospital doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potless Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 5 hours ago, RJRS1301 said: Get a referral to a specialist, you should have a blood test, before embarking on anti-biotics to test for sensitivities and confirmation of infection correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potless Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 5 hours ago, marcusarelus said: Assuming he is not a child he would most likely know if he was allergic to any antibiotics Incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangrai Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 Cellulitis is what it sounds like. I will try with antibiotics before I see a specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potless Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Sorry, I got diverted. Just to expand on my previous posts, anyone can at any time develop an allergy to anything. Food that you've eaten for years without a problem and medicines as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumak Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 4 hours ago, chiangrai said: Going to see a specialist will be my "if all else fails" approach. I think a good dose of antibiotics would do. I'm just trying to find the right ones. I see that the penicillin family is good but I'm trying to find the name of the specific one. read my post . then make your choice. https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105172-beware-of-fluoroquinolone-antibiotics-–-cipro-levaquin-avelox-and-floxin/page/6/?tab=comments#comment-14336874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 12 hours ago, rumak said: read my post . then make your choice. https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105172-beware-of-fluoroquinolone-antibiotics-–-cipro-levaquin-avelox-and-floxin/page/6/?tab=comments#comment-14336874 That class of drugs would nto be used for this type of problem. OP should see a doctor though rather than self medicate. Unless the outer cheek is red and tender to the touch this is nto cellulitis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangrai Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 Yes it is red and sore if you touch it. What type of drugs should be used for this type of problem. Wikkipedia says Amistroxicilin for cellulitis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, chiangrai said: Yes it is red and sore if you touch it. What type of drugs should be used for this type of problem. Wikkipedia says Amistroxicilin for cellulitis. Amoxicillin works fine, unless you leave it too long. The longer you prevaricate, the worse the infection becomes, and the harder it is to cure. The 21hrs you have just waited is significant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 18 hours ago, chiangrai said: Going to see a specialist will be my "if all else fails" approach. From personal experience , that should be the FIRST place to go , as you usually waste time and money going to various places and it works out cheaper to go to someone who knows what they are doing first , rather spending money on people who have no idea what they are doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumak Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Sheryl said: That class of drugs would nto be used for this type of problem. OP should see a doctor though rather than self medicate. Unless the outer cheek is red and tender to the touch this is nto cellulitis. i did not suggest he self medicate. Also, I will post my warning about this class of drugs whenever possible. My personal opinion about doctors has been expressed before, so each person can make their own decisions. Most people are probably better off to seek out a doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 22 hours ago, chiangrai said: he gave me an antibiotic cream but that didn't work either. no swab of the infected area for the lab? antibiotics don't work on viruses. and one simple thought. how much time is you face exposed to direct sunlight each day? try making sure your face is covered and see if the problem gets better. don't self medicate with antibiotics. go to Bangkok and find a specialists. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMoldie Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 In Chiang Mai I would suggest going to: Dr Vachiraporn Sujaritwanichpong (Dr Vachiraporn) Chiang Mai RAM Skin Centre 053 920372 for appointments. She trained at Boston University and speaks fluent English. I see her quite often. A medication that I have to take makes me prone to skin infections. I also know maybe 5 or 6 other expats who go to her and speak highly of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumak Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 hour ago, NCC1701A said: don't self medicate with antibiotics. i agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangrai Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 Thanks everybody, I have started a course of Amoxcillin.If it doesn't work I will see a doctor. I just have no faith in Doctors and always try to treat myself first. Thanks for all the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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