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Hi, Over 15 Years Ago I Got A Bruise On
Question: Hi, over 15 years ago I got a bruise on my back when I was crossing between two barbed wires . Very soon the would got cured and I never had any pain or symptom of any kind. There remained a bump on the back which my family folks often expressed fears about . Couple of times when showed to doctors , they pressed it hard , asked ne if I had any pain there and told there was nothing to worry . I am 55 year old now and I suddenly felt a foul smelling deep brown colour thick granular pus coming out when pressed around the place . I keep removing it every three four days but can sense the foul smell in the back side of my vest . What do you think it is and what is the suggested corrective action ? I still do not have any pain around the wounded area and the bump at the back is very small after the puss is pushed out frequently .
Brief Answer:
It could be a Infected Sebaceous cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description,it looks like a Infected Sebaceous cyst.
It occurs in relation to a Hair follicle.
Even though,pus along with cyst material has come.out,it may grow again as the Cyst wall is still present.So,the definitive treatment is complete removal of the swelling with the cystwall.
Till surgery,get an Antibiotic prescription after consulting your doctor as there is pus.Add anti inflammatory tablet too.
Once the pus is cleared,get the swelling removed under Anaesthesia.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health
Regards
It could be a Infected Sebaceous cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description,it looks like a Infected Sebaceous cyst.
It occurs in relation to a Hair follicle.
Even though,pus along with cyst material has come.out,it may grow again as the Cyst wall is still present.So,the definitive treatment is complete removal of the swelling with the cystwall.
Till surgery,get an Antibiotic prescription after consulting your doctor as there is pus.Add anti inflammatory tablet too.
Once the pus is cleared,get the swelling removed under Anaesthesia.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
The wound was originally caused by the pin of the barbed wire that went inside the skin. Last 15 -20 years there has been no pain or secretion . It was a small dry bump on my back. Would it now really need a surgery or anti inflammatory pills would dry it up completely ? I never felt any pain but the foul smell of dry brown coloured crystalline secretion in the last couple of weeks is worrying me . Please review and advise .
Brief Answer:
I still go in favour of Sebaceous cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The injury due to wire might have triggered the formation of Sebaceous cyst.
The foul smelling material from the swelling goes in favour of Sebaceous cyst.
Simple use of Analgesic and anti inflammatory tablets will reduce the swelling temporarily,not permanently.
Please consult a General Surgeon and proceed further.
Nothing to worry.
Wish you good health
Regards
I still go in favour of Sebaceous cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The injury due to wire might have triggered the formation of Sebaceous cyst.
The foul smelling material from the swelling goes in favour of Sebaceous cyst.
Simple use of Analgesic and anti inflammatory tablets will reduce the swelling temporarily,not permanently.
Please consult a General Surgeon and proceed further.
Nothing to worry.
Wish you good health
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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