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I have this thing on my upper leg i don't know what it is. it's looks like purple then red then in the middle yellow its infected. it's gross.help?
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Upper Leg Lesion: Without seeing the skin lesion it is impossible to make a diagnosis. The lesion could be an infection or even a skin cancer. See your local dermatologist for a diagnosis.
Answered 8/12/2013
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Abscess: This sounds classic for an abscess. Go to your doctor to have it examined. If its an abscess, it will need to be drained.
Answered 11/11/2014
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