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What Does A Painful And Red Lump Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Question : I have a lump the size of a plumb which is getting bigger and painful and the skin around is redish. I t looks like it will explote any time.
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Looks like pus filled lesion Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. Now from the description, it looks like you have developed a pyodermic lesion. I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesion . Please click some close up pictures of the skin condition and upload them here on this page. You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul . Also please provide some more details . Since when have you developed this skin condition? Is there any associated pain or discomfort? What are you applying over it? Are you applying any creams or medicines or oils? Are you diabetic? I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the above details and the pictures . Waiting for your response Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Isthis lump dangerous? How can I get rid of it?
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (4 hours later)
Brief Answer: Proper care of the affected area Detailed Answer: Hi again I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions before we can be sure of diagnosis . Please upload pictures on this page. In the meantime, take care to keep the affected area clean and dry . You should wash it with an antiseptic lotion twice a day followed by application of a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin over the affected areas twice a day . Take some oral anti inflammatory agent like paracetamol twice a day . Do not apply any other cream or oil over it . You might need a course of oral antibiotics in case the lesion still tends to persist or increase in size . Dr Geetika Paul
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What Does A Painful And Red Lump Indicate?

Brief Answer: Looks like pus filled lesion Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. Now from the description, it looks like you have developed a pyodermic lesion. I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesion . Please click some close up pictures of the skin condition and upload them here on this page. You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul . Also please provide some more details . Since when have you developed this skin condition? Is there any associated pain or discomfort? What are you applying over it? Are you applying any creams or medicines or oils? Are you diabetic? I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the above details and the pictures . Waiting for your response Dr Geetika Paul