Suggest Remedy For Insect Bite On Thigh Causing Intermittent Nerve Pain

Posted on Mon, 21 Dec 2015

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Question : For the past couple of years, I have had a small hole like a sting or insect bite on my thigh. The whole side of my thigh has that sensation you get when novo cane is wearing off there are intermittent nerve pains that I think have increased. Don' t know what it could be.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
sebaceous cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
You might have developed sebaceous cyst.
Your symptoms are suggestive of that.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and a better line of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (42 minutes later)

I looked further online at the description of a sebaceous cyst and I don't think it is a sebaceous cyst. There is not lump. It is a very small hole. I will try to get a picture but it may be difficult to see.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
upload photograph

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Kindly try to send picture.
Probably it would be helpful to me in reaching a diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj