Question 1

i have a sore red bump on my upper thigh for the past 4 days. the surrounding area is red and sore to the touch. it seems to be getting bigger. help!?

Accepted Answer

Abscess? Cellulitis?: This sounds like a bacterial skin infection, either abscess or cellulitis. You don't say the size, but if more than 2-3 cm diameter, you should be seen ASAP. Get seen immediately (e.g. hospital ER or urgent care) if redness is spreading rapidly or if you have fever or chills. Good luck!

Question 2

for the past 3+ years randomly i get a red soft big pimple/sore on inside of leg. doc says abscess. could that be true? it hurts when it comes and sta

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Big red pimple: If it is an abscess, after three years it is time to  treat it with an incision ,drainage and antibiotics

Question 3

i was wearing boots and i have big sore on my ankle on my right leg is there anything i can use to reduce the pain and the redness?

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Change foot gear...: ...Until healed then u can try a corn pad over the area, and don't lace boots 2 tight.

Question 4

my daughter has some red knots thats sore on her leg can u help with what it is?

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Below the knee?: The most likely diagnosis would be erythema nodosum. Erythema nodosum is a type of skin inflammation that is located in a certain portion of the fatty layer of skin. Erythema nodosum results in reddish, painful, tender lumps most commonly located in the front of the legs below the knee.  There are many causes.  See your doctor asap! a rheumatologist would be your best bet! this is an immune issue.

Question 5

red rash had on my leg for awhile doesn't get sore unless you squeeze it idk what it is ?

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Needs photoes: Most of skin rashes are red and so might need to look at it to judge.
It varies from benign problem to more serious ones
Are you well in yourself or are you known to have medical illness of some sort?
It might be an indication of systemic illness, like Erythema Nodusum as an example which might be red to purple in color and is painful to touch

Question 6

keep getting big red sore spots on my legs?

Accepted Answer

Encourage medical: Evaluation to determine what these lesions are.

Question 7

hi yesterday i got bit by a dog from the street its not that big but the bite is red and i feel my leg numb and sored what should i do?

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Go to ED  please: Unless you provoked the dog and you know who owns it or know its vaccination history, you are at risk not only in getting a skin infection such as cellulitis, you are also at risk for a necrotizing fasciitis , rabies, tetanus. You will require a thorough work up  while your local authorities search for then and it's own.

Question 8

can eczema (i have been scratching) be the cause of a rather big open sore on the front of lower leg? leg swollen tender and red around the wound.

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Don't scratch!: I know... That is much easier said than done. But it is still true. If it is bad , see a dr. Anyway, you do need to prevent infection. Wash delicately w/ warm water. Use antibiotic cream, cover lightly. After that is resolved, obtain as effective as possible cortisone ointment to keep the itching under control. Eczema can be very difficult to eradicate, but it can be controlled. Don't scratch!

Question 9

get a burning on my legs then a red spot comes out and itches, turn to a red inflamed small sore. what could this be and what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a Dermatologist: Best thing would be to see a dermatologist when this reaction happens. Especially when the small, inflamed red sore is most prevalent.

Question 10

i have a spot on my leg where there are several cyst like knots almost in a circle. they are hard red bruised and sore i nee to know what it is?

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Rash: You need to let a physician see this as it is impossible to give you a definitive diagnosis without actually seeing the lesions

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I have a sore red bump on my upper thigh for the past 4 days. the surrounding area is red and sore to the touch. it seems to be getting bigger. help!?

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For the past 3+ years randomly i get a red soft big pimple/sore on inside of leg. doc says abscess. could that be true? it hurts when it comes and sta

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I was wearing boots and i have big sore on my ankle on my right leg is there anything i can use to reduce the pain and the redness?

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My daughter has some red knots thats sore on her leg can u help with what it is?

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Red rash had on my leg for awhile doesn't get sore unless you squeeze it idk what it is ?

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Keep getting big red sore spots on my legs?

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Hi yesterday i got bit by a dog from the street its not that big but the bite is red and i feel my leg numb and sored what should i do?

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Can eczema (i have been scratching) be the cause of a rather big open sore on the front of lower leg? leg swollen tender and red around the wound.

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Get a burning on my legs then a red spot comes out and itches, turn to a red inflamed small sore. what could this be and what should i do?

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I have a spot on my leg where there are several cyst like knots almost in a circle. they are hard red bruised and sore i nee to know what it is?

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