Having Reoccurring Puss Filled Bumps On Upper Leg. Sore To Touch. What Could Be Causing This?

Posted on Thu, 11 Oct 2012

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Question : every few months it seems like i have bumps that show up on the front of my upper legs, they are white, filled with puss, with a red ring and become very sore and inflammed looking.. Then they stay for a while before they finally go away, could you please help?

Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (44 minutes later)

Hi there.
Is it possible to upload a clear photograph of the lesion on this web site?
Are they in a grouped pattern on the thighs & do they appear unilaterally..ie on one thigh? How long is a while..do they stay 3 days, 1 wwek, 10 days or 2-3 weeks before they go away?
Are you a sportsperson by nature?
Does a friend/aquaintence or sporting partner etc have a similar rash?
Do you enjoy travel/outdoors & do you recall any particular insect bites etc?
Are there any pets in your vicinity?
Await some responses before i make further suggestions. Regds
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar