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Red hard bump a week after iv drug usage?
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Suspect abscess: Abscess = infection, particularly at site of skin breakage. Needs drainage - unlikely to clear up on its own. If growing or redness spreading, concern for associated cellulitis (spreading skin infection) - needs evaluation ASAP.
Answered 11/25/2014
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