Question 1

what does it mean when a boil turns purplish? should i break it?

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Blood: This represent blood mixed with pus. Hot compresses will work. If however it is painful and resistant to heat see physician for incision and drainage. Thus will result in immediate relief but drainage will persist for a few days until inflammation and infection resolve.

Question 2

what can it mean when a boil turns purple?

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Boil: When a boil turns purple, it may signal  extreme inflammation in the lesion.  You probably should seek medical  attention at this stage.

Question 3

i have a boil under butt cheek and it's purple, what does that mean?

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Likely Inflamed: It likely sounds like the boil you describe is inflamed. Often these boils become inflames and change from normal skin colors to variations of red or purple. I would recommend being evaluated by a physician to determine if treatment is needed.

Question 4

i've had a boil for over 2 months inner inner thigh. grows, recedes a bit, grows more etc; never comes to a head. exercising daily. purplish in colour?

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See a phyisician: Could be folliculitis, which could be constantly irritated with your daily exercise--i would start with topical antibiotic and a bandaid.  Also, change your exercise habits for a bit to reduce the friction between the legs (for instance, biking might be better than running).  If it does not get any better, see a physician--may need oral antibiotics, or it could be more than just a boil.

Question 5

i have what i think is a boil in my mid thigh it's red and purple but has been sitting in the same place with no growth or came to ahead for a wile?

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Depends on how long: it really depends on how long it has been there. It could be a boil (abscess) but that's usually painful and becomes red and hard then soft and may burst on its own. It could be a number of things. One would really need to look at it to say what it is. Go to an urgent care or your primary doc to get it checked out

Question 6

i have recently found a boil on the inside of my butt cheek but it is a dark purple colour. im too embarressed to go doctors. what do i do?

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It's ok!: This is NOT unusual. I know it feels embarrassing but we doctors see the frequently. Go to doctor and he or she will evaluate if it needs lancing or antibiotics.

Question 7

42 y/o male with lump that looks like a boil with a purplish tip located on right side of testicles but not on testicles, hurts when touched...?

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Scrotal cyst: This may be a scrotal cyst or could be an ingrown hair that has become infected. Getting this examined by a dermatologist will help you come up with a good answer.

Question 8

red bump on my inner thigh i thought it was probably a boil, but it never came to a head, sank under the skin and now is flat and purple , 4 monthsnow?

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sebaceous cyst: These tend to surface as a bump then grow deeper into the underlying tissue sometimes surface discoloration occurrs.

Question 9

i have a boil and first it was and infected hair i pulled it now it's the size of a buckle and getting bigger by the day it's purple red and yellow bu?

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Boil: You need to use hot compresses to help to express the contents of the inflammed cyst-- you probably may need to have it incised and drained by a physician if it worsens

Question 10

have a boil on my inner thigh.purple/red i've had it b4.it's a hard lump i squeeze dont pop got bigger.when goes away leaves purple scar.mersa? help!

Accepted Answer

Needs biopsy: A staph boil or abscess usually soft, hot, tender so does not sound like a typical bacterial infection. Since it's hard with no fluctuance, I suggest Derm evaluation for biopsy

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I've had a boil for over 2 months inner inner thigh. grows, recedes a bit, grows more etc; never comes to a head. exercising daily. purplish in colour?

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I have what i think is a boil in my mid thigh it's red and purple but has been sitting in the same place with no growth or came to ahead for a wile?

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I have recently found a boil on the inside of my butt cheek but it is a dark purple colour. im too embarressed to go doctors. what do i do?

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42 y/o male with lump that looks like a boil with a purplish tip located on right side of testicles but not on testicles, hurts when touched...?

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Red bump on my inner thigh i thought it was probably a boil, but it never came to a head, sank under the skin and now is flat and purple , 4 monthsnow?

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I have a boil and first it was and infected hair i pulled it now it's the size of a buckle and getting bigger by the day it's purple red and yellow bu?

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Have a boil on my inner thigh.purple/red i've had it b4.it's a hard lump i squeeze dont pop got bigger.when goes away leaves purple scar.mersa? help!

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