Question 1

caleb keeps getting a bump on his knee, like a pimple , eventually it pops but is very painful. what could this be? what is the best way to treat?

Accepted Answer

Maybe a boil: Some people go through phases where they get recurrent staphylococcal infections. It may be helpful to see the doctor when it is ready to pop to get a culture. There is a prescription bactroban (mupirocin) that can be very helpful for such infections but you need to be seen to get it.

Question 2

i woke up with my left knee swollen it hurts n is uncomfortable to move the surrounding areas are fine i see a little bump like a dark pimple what?

Accepted Answer

Abscess: You may have skin infection going on. The pimple has spread inflammation around and that's what causes pain and swelling. See doc to get it treated. Don't tamper with it yourself.

Question 3

hello i am having a problem on my legs mainly by my growing area down to my knee-caps. they are red pimple like bumps some with puss and some without?

Accepted Answer

Any abscesses/boils: if there are no abscesses or boils you could try bleach baths.  the bleach will help kill excess bacteria on the skin which will hopefully get rid of the pustules.  if that doesn't help, see your provider for further evaluation and treatment.  if you do have boils, you need to see your provider for treatment

Question 4

i have pimple like bumps on my leg below my knee they do not have a head-on them though they arnt itchy only  sore to touch please help thanks ?

Accepted Answer

Pimple: Unfortunately we cannot dispense any advice to anyone below 16 and since you didn't mention your age, I must assume you are a young minor. Please see your parents and your doctor for your concern.

Question 5

i have had some painful pimple like bumps on odd places like on the inside of my elbow and my knee. i do tend to get leg acne though. these are pretty painful though, maybe its the location. should i be concerned it is a bed bug bite?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It could be infection of hair follicles, folliculitis and may require antibiotic treatment.  It would be prudent to see your doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 6

red bumps like bug bites all over body, back of knees, stomach, armpit. some are pimple or blister like. no fever, pain, nothing in mouth. spreading

Accepted Answer

Could be: Could be bug bites or an allergic reaction of some sort. Since you didn't ask a clear question the answer is limited.

Question 7

my son has pimple like warts on his skin which hasnt cleared in 8 months  behind his knee what must i do ?

Accepted Answer

Hard to be sure: Skin issues usually require a direct visual evaluation to know what it is &amp; how to treat it. The limited description sounds like molluscum which are cousins of the wart. They usually fall off over time (1 yr). A better assessment would require an exam.

Question 8

grandson has pimple-like outbreak behind one knee. hard encapsulated. they are painful at times. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Possibly boils: Hard, painful pimples suggest a localized skin infection usually caused by the bacteria staph aureus.  A possible reason it is behind the knee is that your grandson may have eczema which is often behind the knee and makes one more susceptible to staph infections.

Question 9

sharp pain in upper left arm and behind left knee sharp pain behind my ears at times sometimes itching on upper back, no rash or pimple, pain in urethra comes and goes, face pimples come and go, muscle at elbow hurts, ears ringing
anxiety or stress?

Accepted Answer

Many varied sx’s: This wide range of symptoms would be hard to fit together in one diagnosis, stress &amp; anxiety could possibly lead to them: stress can change hormone balance which can lead to pimples. It can tighten muscles which can lead to pain, &amp; can cause itching +/- rash. The urethral pain may need a Dr visit &amp; lab work though (unless you have greatly increased your caffeine intake). If worse call Dr

Question 10

what is this bump on my leg behind knee?

Accepted Answer

Bakers Cyst: It may be a bakers cyst which is associated with arthritis.

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Caleb keeps getting a bump on his knee, like a pimple , eventually it pops but is very painful. what could this be? what is the best way to treat?

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I woke up with my left knee swollen it hurts n is uncomfortable to move the surrounding areas are fine i see a little bump like a dark pimple what?

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Hello i am having a problem on my legs mainly by my growing area down to my knee-caps. they are red pimple like bumps some with puss and some without?

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I have pimple like bumps on my leg below my knee they do not have a head-on them though they arnt itchy only sore to touch please help thanks ?

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I have had some painful pimple like bumps on odd places like on the inside of my elbow and my knee. i do tend to get leg acne though. these are pretty painful though, maybe its the location. should i be concerned it is a bed bug bite?

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Red bumps like bug bites all over body, back of knees, stomach, armpit. some are pimple or blister like. no fever, pain, nothing in mouth. spreading

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My son has pimple like warts on his skin which hasnt cleared in 8 months behind his knee what must i do ?

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Grandson has pimple-like outbreak behind one knee. hard encapsulated. they are painful at times. what could this be?

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Sharp pain in upper left arm and behind left knee sharp pain behind my ears at times sometimes itching on upper back, no rash or pimple, pain in urethra comes and goes, face pimples come and go, muscle at elbow hurts, ears ringing anxiety or stress?

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