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Red, Painful, And Raised Area On Leg, Lump Under Skin. Knee Injury. Source Of Infection?

i have a 4.o cm circular raised area on my leg that is red and painful. There is a lump under the skin that when squeezed discharges a white fluid through the red raised area. I originally thought spider bite but I have had three in a similar area. I also have an injury on my knee from a turf burn . Is this possibly the source of infection?
Tue, 9 Oct 2012
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Hi ,

You may be suffering from insect bite,numular eczema or folliculitis.

You should apply antibiotic like fusidic acid or mupirocin on the affetced skin 2-3 times.

Please visit a good dermatologist for proper examination and treatment with prescription drugs.

Knee injury can be a source of infection.


Hope this helps.

Regards.

drSudarshan
Dermatologist
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Red, Painful, And Raised Area On Leg, Lump Under Skin. Knee Injury. Source Of Infection?

Hi , You may be suffering from insect bite,numular eczema or folliculitis. You should apply antibiotic like fusidic acid or mupirocin on the affetced skin 2-3 times. Please visit a good dermatologist for proper examination and treatment with prescription drugs. Knee injury can be a source of infection. Hope this helps. Regards. drSudarshan Dermatologist