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What Causes Bruises On Thighs With Red Pricks Around Them?

A friend of mine has bruises with about the size of a quarter and in the middle it looked like she shot up, she said the marks are from her trying to pop pimples on her legs. I m just wondering if something like that can happen. she has about 8 marks all on her thigh all r little red pricks surrounded by a bruise.
Fri, 1 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of bruises on thighs with red pricks around them which seems to be due to bacterial infection of the skin and soft tissue due to compromised immunity of your body and increased susceptibility of getting infected. Apply over the counter anti inflammatory and anti fungal . You should avoid touching or pricking rashes. I would suggest you to start with oral antibiotic course of Amoxycillin 500 mg in combination with clavulanic acid 125 mg for around 1 week. Apply topical antibacterial ointment neosporin or gentamicin on these rashes twice daily. You should take oral painkiller as well. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. Doctor may order skin patch .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Bruises On Thighs With Red Pricks Around Them?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of bruises on thighs with red pricks around them which seems to be due to bacterial infection of the skin and soft tissue due to compromised immunity of your body and increased susceptibility of getting infected. Apply over the counter anti inflammatory and anti fungal . You should avoid touching or pricking rashes. I would suggest you to start with oral antibiotic course of Amoxycillin 500 mg in combination with clavulanic acid 125 mg for around 1 week. Apply topical antibacterial ointment neosporin or gentamicin on these rashes twice daily. You should take oral painkiller as well. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. Doctor may order skin patch . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari