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I got a big red painful bump on the back of my thigh and now their is two what are they. they hurt?

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Multiple causes: These may represent localized bacterial infections such as boils or other possibilities such as insect bite reactions. See a physician who may prescribe an oral antibiotic and topical creams to treat the lesions.

Answered 5/30/2013

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