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What Causes Red Painful Bump On Side Of Hand?

Hi I have something that looks like a zit on the side of my hand. It literally appeared over night. It has been here for two days now. The first day it was a red painful pump; just like a zit. The second day (today) it looks the same except now it has a white head. Is this a zit? How do I get rid of it?
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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According to your history it appears to be case of folliculitis which is inflammation of the hair follicles. You will have to take a course of oral and topical antibiotics along with antiinflammatory medicines for 5-7 days. This will surely help you.
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What Causes Red Painful Bump On Side Of Hand?

According to your history it appears to be case of folliculitis which is inflammation of the hair follicles. You will have to take a course of oral and topical antibiotics along with antiinflammatory medicines for 5-7 days. This will surely help you.