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What Treatment Do You Suggest For Swollen Bump On Thighs?
a couple week ago I was scratching my thigh and I felt a bump. I didn't check, but I scratched it off thinking maybe it was a bug bite or maybe even a pimple. but now that I think about it, it might have been a mole (I'm not 100% sure) the bump came back the next day a bit swollen and the skin around it and under is hard.
Mon, 2 Dec 2013
Hi,
It seems that you have developed infection in the bump area after scratching. A proper course of antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin or cefadroxyl can be taken under medical advise. A Pain killer tablet such as paracetamol or diclofenac will reduce the swelling. You can apply a cream containing fucidin or mupirocin over the affected area.
Do not try to pinch, pop or een touch the affected area as it can lead to further aggravation of the problem.
It seems that you have developed infection in the bump area after scratching. A proper course of antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin or cefadroxyl can be taken under medical advise. A Pain killer tablet such as paracetamol or diclofenac will reduce the swelling. You can apply a cream containing fucidin or mupirocin over the affected area.
Do not try to pinch, pop or een touch the affected area as it can lead to further aggravation of the problem.
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