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What Causes Boil With Pain At Upper Most Corner Of Thigh?

Hi, I have developed a boil like bump at the upper most corner of my thigh. Its quite painful & pea sized. In fact bigger. What s shocking is that I had not noticed it until yesterday. Saw it only yesterday & is quite painful. Can t wear underwear coz its lining digs directly into the boil What is it? Can I apply fucidin over it?
Thu, 4 Sep 2014
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

From your description, it sounds like an abscess which is a localized collection of pus.

The definitive treatment of an abscess is incision and drainage when it is at a stage where the discharge is ready to drain.
In the early stages the area may be hard and not yet broken down enough to drain.

You would need to visit your doctor for incision and drainage. He or she would also give you an oral antibiotic.

If it is not yet ready, the application of magnesium sulphate cream may help.

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What Causes Boil With Pain At Upper Most Corner Of Thigh?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic From your description, it sounds like an abscess which is a localized collection of pus. The definitive treatment of an abscess is incision and drainage when it is at a stage where the discharge is ready to drain. In the early stages the area may be hard and not yet broken down enough to drain. You would need to visit your doctor for incision and drainage. He or she would also give you an oral antibiotic. If it is not yet ready, the application of magnesium sulphate cream may help. I hope this helps