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Red Pus Filled Bumps On Legs, Sore, Itching In Face. Suggested As Poison Ivy, Medication Did Not Help. Suggestions?

I have red pus filled bumps on my legs n butt that are very sore and some are hard and i have red places on my back arms and face that itch i have been to the er and they told me that it was poison ivy and what they gave me did not help at all and it don't seem to be contagious because my kids or no one else in my house hold has got it.
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Hi, it appears to be multiple boils, due to septicemia , it is caused by the bacterial infection, If the pus directly touched to others it will be contageous. Don't worry you will be fine, I advise you consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.
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Red Pus Filled Bumps On Legs, Sore, Itching In Face. Suggested As Poison Ivy, Medication Did Not Help. Suggestions?

Hi, it appears to be multiple boils, due to septicemia , it is caused by the bacterial infection, If the pus directly touched to others it will be contageous. Don t worry you will be fine, I advise you consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.