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Hi i've had these lumps on my buttocks and arms and they look like boils but no pus but its really itchy how do i get rid of them ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lumps: Those bumps may indeed be abscesses. Seek immediate help from your doctor. Those bumps may represent a staph infection and you need immediate treatment.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 5/11/2015

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A member asked:

Hi i've had these lumps on my buttocks and arms and they look like boils but no pus but its really itchy how do i get rid of them ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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