What Causes Red Painful Bumps On Leg?

Posted on Sun, 28 Sep 2014

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Question : Our daughter is away at school and said she has two bumps on her leg that are red. Now they are warm and hurting a bit

Red area on leg . Can feel two bumps and warm to toutch

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It looks like folliculitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I saw the image.
It looks like folliculitis,infection of hair follicle.
Because of associated inflammation, it became red.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin capsule along with anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints.
Nothing to worry.
It will come down.
Please do not apply any Ointment over it.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish her good health and speedy recovery.
Regards

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