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I have a lump in my left forearm close 2 elbow. seen my doc and was told it ws swollen due 2 infection gv me antibioic. wat causes infec is it serious?
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Follow up: Skin is an oily structure with skin pores which may get infections we call boils or carbuncles . Skin carries many bacteria which get into these pores with poor hygiene. Finish antibiotics and follow up with doctor. Sometimes may need to be lanced and cleaned
Answered 4/17/2014
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