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Suggest Treatment For Hard,swollen And Pus Filled Lumps On Thighs

I am a 23 year old female. For the last couple years I have gotten little bumps a long my inner thigh/ bikini line. They are usually filled with a white pus and very small. About 4 days ago I felt one coming on but it never fully surfaced. It is deep under the skin. It about the size of a golf ball. If I touch it, it is hard and very swollen. Any ideas what it could be? How to get rid of it?
Tue, 19 Aug 2014
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welcome to Health care magic.
1.It seems like an bacterial infection causing the lumpy collection after the infection to the hair follicle ( carbuncle / furuncle ).
2.It might be after the removal of the hair ( shaving ), infective cause due to irritation.
3.In this case i would examine and give a course of antibiotics if the lumps are small, if they are large an incision and drainage might be needed.
4.Do not neglect - as this kind of infections do complicate.
5.An ultrasound might need for its extensions ( to the adjeceg anatomical structures. See your GP as soon as possible , do not itch the area, and heel hygiene.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Hard,swollen And Pus Filled Lumps On Thighs

welcome to Health care magic. 1.It seems like an bacterial infection causing the lumpy collection after the infection to the hair follicle ( carbuncle / furuncle ). 2.It might be after the removal of the hair ( shaving ), infective cause due to irritation. 3.In this case i would examine and give a course of antibiotics if the lumps are small, if they are large an incision and drainage might be needed. 4.Do not neglect - as this kind of infections do complicate. 5.An ultrasound might need for its extensions ( to the adjeceg anatomical structures. See your GP as soon as possible , do not itch the area, and heel hygiene. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.