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What Does A Painful Red Lump Indicate?

I'ts really big, & it hurts to touch. I'm not 100% sure its a cyst. I've had it for about three days. Its pretty big. its not white though.Its all red.I'm not sure if its a bug bite, pimple or cyst. If its either one of those, how can I get rid of it? please HELP! thanks.
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
In order to treat the lesion, it is important to know its nature or character.
A red colored lesion suggests that the lesion is inflammatory.
Associated pain further potentials that the lesion is inflammatory.
A bug bite will form a raised lesion which is usually red in color.
Infection of the lesion can cause pain.

A cyst is usually clear and fluid filled.
A pimple is a red colored lesion and is associated with oils skin.

However, exact diagnosis can only be made after clinical assessment and relevant investigation.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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What Does A Painful Red Lump Indicate?

Hello and welcome to HCM, In order to treat the lesion, it is important to know its nature or character. A red colored lesion suggests that the lesion is inflammatory. Associated pain further potentials that the lesion is inflammatory. A bug bite will form a raised lesion which is usually red in color. Infection of the lesion can cause pain. A cyst is usually clear and fluid filled. A pimple is a red colored lesion and is associated with oils skin. However, exact diagnosis can only be made after clinical assessment and relevant investigation. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal