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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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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.
Answered 8/30/2014
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