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For the past 3+ years randomly i get a red soft big pimple/sore on inside of leg. doc says abscess. could that be true? it hurts when it comes and sta

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Big red pimple: If it is an abscess, after three years it is time to treat it with an incision ,drainage and antibiotics

Answered 8/22/2014

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Sebaceous cyst: A recurrent lesion in the same location probably would be a inflamed sebaceous or epidermoid cyst. If it keeps bothering u then I would have it excised. An abscess would be very painful and need surgical drainage and/ or antibiotics directed against staph

Answered 8/30/2014

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Yes: If so, an oral antibiotic may be helpful.

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