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I have a red spot on the inside of my elbow, its very tender in the muscle underneath it. it keeps getting bigger. its not popable, but raised up.

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Dr. Doyle Huey answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Red spot: This sounds like you could have a skin infection. It is the type of thing that could develop into an abscess so i would recommend you see your doctor. Antibiotics may be in order.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have a red spot on the inside of my elbow, its very tender in the muscle underneath it. it keeps getting bigger. its not popable, but raised up.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Doyle Huey answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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