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I have a pimple like bump on chest brown hole in middle and swollen white then red. started small and slowly growing and becoming painful.

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Dr. Yolanda Wade answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Infection?: Not sure what the original cause might be- insect bite? ingrown hair follicle? dermal cyst? The changes now suggest the area is infected. Warm compresses and an antibiotic ointment of cream used frequently may help. If you have fever or chills, or the pain and redness continue to grow, you should definitely see a doctor.

Answered 8/19/2017

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tricky: Without an actual examination, I cannot give specific medical advice on your particular health, Dermatologic conditions are hard to evaluate without seeing them in person. But, local infections grow with collections of pus and can cause a variety of color changes. They need specfic treament often with minor surgery.

Answered 12/5/2016

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Need it checked: it could be an infection now

Answered 9/29/2016

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