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Suggest Remedy For Red Bumps On Legs And Stress
Question: Ive had a small red bump on my leg for a couple months. it is occasionally itchy. It seemed to be fading away but over the past couple days its returned. I've had a lot of stress this week so I don't if that's a factor in its return.
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I have seen the attached picture.
The picture resolution is not that great ,so I would request you to kindly upload some good resolution close up pictures of the affected area.
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
Any discharge from the lesion ever ?
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I have seen the attached picture.
The picture resolution is not that great ,so I would request you to kindly upload some good resolution close up pictures of the affected area.
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
Any discharge from the lesion ever ?
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
there has never been discharge
the only discomfort has been itching
no pain
a little tender when pressed but nothing severe
how do I upload a new picture.
im not being given an option to do so
ok, I was able to upload
it seemed to fading away the past few weeks but this past day it became red and itchy once again.
the only discomfort has been itching
no pain
a little tender when pressed but nothing severe
how do I upload a new picture.
im not being given an option to do so
ok, I was able to upload
it seemed to fading away the past few weeks but this past day it became red and itchy once again.
Brief Answer:
Sebaceous cyst ,need for antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Thanks for the pictures and the details .
You seem to have developed a sebaceous cyst .
It is basically a type of skin cyst which is otherwise harmless in nature but occasionally it tends to swell up and becomes red and raised .
Take some oral anti inflammatory agent like ibuprofen or paracetamol for two to three days .
Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the lesion twice daily.
You might need a course of oral antibiotics if the lesion still tends to persist or increase.
See your nearby doctor and take opinion regarding removal of the lesion if it tends to persist .
Dr Geetika Paul
Sebaceous cyst ,need for antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Thanks for the pictures and the details .
You seem to have developed a sebaceous cyst .
It is basically a type of skin cyst which is otherwise harmless in nature but occasionally it tends to swell up and becomes red and raised .
Take some oral anti inflammatory agent like ibuprofen or paracetamol for two to three days .
Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the lesion twice daily.
You might need a course of oral antibiotics if the lesion still tends to persist or increase.
See your nearby doctor and take opinion regarding removal of the lesion if it tends to persist .
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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