Question 1

hello there! 
i have the smallest pimple like thing with pus, but around it is what looks purple and swollen. on the front of the left leg. what could this?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: A primary care doctor can examine the skin and listen to the whole story to see if the "pimple" is treatable by the usual antibiotic medications, versus some other type of treatment. The infection or the inflammation at the site of the pimple may connect to a deeper abscess. If that is the case, the doctor may need to open up the surface and remove the pus. Thus, a doctor's exam is important.

Question 2

got small dark pimples on my face & dry skin. got some dark spots of my arms and legs. itchy, no pus. maybe bugs from new apartment & city? now have an inch red/purple rash on front left leg. no pus. std or anxiety? going to doctor but worried?

Accepted Answer

: usually insect bites would be itchy. Visit a dermatologist for skin exam and possible tx if needed

Question 3

i am experiencing  skin sores, itchy rash (severity: severe) (quality: severe itching) (side: scalp) , rash in armpit (quality: pustules or pimples) , itch, leg numbness and skin rash (quality: itchiness, blisters, crusty, bumpy, red or bluish purple, fla

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Dermatologist: A dermatologist is best qualified to diagnose and treat this problem. I would be concerned about scabies which can cause these symptoms.

Question 4

i have a small purple pimple like bump on my inner thigh from my thighs rubbing together. it started off red and now its purplish. will it go away?

Accepted Answer

Eventually,: as long as the skin is protected and is not repeatedly irritated by repeat friction and rubbing, but most skin injuries take months before color becomes more flesh colored.

Question 5

how to treat leg pimples?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis ?: Keep area clean and dry. If not resolved seek medical eval.

Question 6

i have like this almost look a like pimple on my left side leg and it doesn't go away. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Have doc look : See your doctor. It's probably inconsequential, but have it looked at anyway.

Question 7

what are these pimple things all over my legs?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: Inflammation of the hair follicle occurs for many reasons, but when associated with shaving usually is caused by a dull razor, sensitivity to the shaving product or friction by clothing.

Question 8

kid have hard pimples on legs, what could they be?

Accepted Answer

Not pimples: Without actually seeing, everything is just guess work but it sounds like hyperkeratosis pilaris. It's very common but very difficult to treat. Most of the time, if left alone they will eventually go away (takes time). Scratching, picking etc just leads to skin damage and scarring.  Try the link: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/keratosis-pilaris/basics/definition/con-20025750

Question 9

does a spider bite look like a regular pimple on my leg?

Accepted Answer

It can.: But it doesn't have to.  When patients come in with "spider bites", basically pimples that keep getting larger, they tend to be staph infections/abscesses.  Bottom line: don't try to pop or pick it.  If it's getting bigger or really painful, see a doctor b/c it could be the beginning of an abscess.

Question 10

small pimple look alike stuff on my daugters legs.what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Many possible: causes for this. Have her seen by her pediatrician. It could be a virus, strep, contact rash or from other causes. If she has a fever and/or the rash is other places, you should contact them sooner than later. Her doctor should be able to look at the rash and let you know

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Hello there! i have the smallest pimple like thing with pus, but around it is what looks purple and swollen. on the front of the left leg. what could this?

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Got small dark pimples on my face & dry skin. got some dark spots of my arms and legs. itchy, no pus. maybe bugs from new apartment & city? now have an inch red/purple rash on front left leg. no pus. std or anxiety? going to doctor but worried?

A member asked:

I am experiencing skin sores, itchy rash (severity: severe) (quality: severe itching) (side: scalp) , rash in armpit (quality: pustules or pimples) , itch, leg numbness and skin rash (quality: itchiness, blisters, crusty, bumpy, red or bluish purple, fla

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I have a small purple pimple like bump on my inner thigh from my thighs rubbing together. it started off red and now its purplish. will it go away?

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How to treat leg pimples?

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I have like this almost look a like pimple on my left side leg and it doesn't go away. what do i do?

A member asked:

What are these pimple things all over my legs?

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Kid have hard pimples on legs, what could they be?

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Does a spider bite look like a regular pimple on my leg?

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Small pimple look alike stuff on my daugters legs.what can it be?

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