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Should I Be Worried About The Gray Bump On Back Of Left Thigh Which Hurts When Pressure Is Applied?
I am an active 33 year old male, 6' 2", 175 pounds. I have a gray bump on the back of my left thigh, just under my gluteus Maximus. It hurts when pressure is applied or squeezed. It is about the size of a pea. What should I do, and should I be concerned? It almost feels like a deep pimple.
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Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM
Seems to be a local bacterial infection of Hair follicle(folliculitis/furuncle).
If i was your treating doctor i would have asked you to apply a topical antibacterial ointment like 2% mupirocin twice daily
A week of oral antibiotics (penicillin group) is also advisable if the infection is deep seated.
An OTC painkiller like ibuprofen SOS will help you contain the pain.
take care
regards
Seems to be a local bacterial infection of Hair follicle(folliculitis/furuncle).
If i was your treating doctor i would have asked you to apply a topical antibacterial ointment like 2% mupirocin twice daily
A week of oral antibiotics (penicillin group) is also advisable if the infection is deep seated.
An OTC painkiller like ibuprofen SOS will help you contain the pain.
take care
regards
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