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Month Ago Had Red ‘mosquito’ Looking Bump Near Groin. Grew
Question: month ago had red ‘mosquito’ looking bump near groin.
grew into a purple ‘ropey’ thing surrounded by redness.
dr stated infection, placed on antibiotics and warm compress.
4 days later, is now open wound, purple, and appears to have internal ‘matter’ protruding. surrounded redness has grown immensely. about 2-2 1/2 inches long and is painful.
(i am the wife asking for husband!)
grew into a purple ‘ropey’ thing surrounded by redness.
dr stated infection, placed on antibiotics and warm compress.
4 days later, is now open wound, purple, and appears to have internal ‘matter’ protruding. surrounded redness has grown immensely. about 2-2 1/2 inches long and is painful.
(i am the wife asking for husband!)
Brief Answer:
Answer few questions, upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and it seems to be furuncle which is a bacterial infection of the hair follicles.
I need to ask you few questions:
Is you husband having disbetes or any other ailments?
Is he taking any medicines apart from the antibiotics?
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected area under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Answer few questions, upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and it seems to be furuncle which is a bacterial infection of the hair follicles.
I need to ask you few questions:
Is you husband having disbetes or any other ailments?
Is he taking any medicines apart from the antibiotics?
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected area under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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