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Redness In Inner Thigh, Fever, Night Sweats, Lymph Nodes Visible, Possible Cyst, History Of Staph And Hives. Is It An Infection?

4 days ago I had 2 areas on my upper inner thigh, looked like strawberry. Tender to touch, not itchy but prickley. day 2, they got larger ( nickel to quarter) felt more like a hive. That night I ran a fever of 102.4, excessively thirsty, night sweats. Today the red area of the "hives" (?) is spread out but there's no head on them. They are irritable, but flatter. I thought they were trying to be a cyst, but not now. What really concerns me in addition to the visible is my lymph nodes in the groin, same side as the strawberries are very swollen & painful. Are these symptoms all related to the skin issue? I have a history of staph/ MRSA , but it was in my spine so I don't know what staph looks like on skin. Thanks for your input ... should I see a doc? History had me on IV antibiotics for months & infectious didease on board for months &multi organ failure and adrenal insufficiency. I know my immune system may be compromised.
Thu, 19 Sep 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi,

After reading your history your skin condition seems to be erysipelas.

There is elevated erythematous patches with irritation.

Pyrexia and bodyache may be there.

Erysipelas is a bacterial skin infection caused by streptococci.

Bed rest and elevated position of the affected parts may improve.

There may be regional lymphadenopathy as in your case.

Roxithromycine may be taken for 2 to 3 weeks.

Antiflammatory drugs may be taken.

Immunobusters may be taken to improve the immunity.

However, you consult dermatologist.

I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Redness In Inner Thigh, Fever, Night Sweats, Lymph Nodes Visible, Possible Cyst, History Of Staph And Hives. Is It An Infection?

Hi, After reading your history your skin condition seems to be erysipelas. There is elevated erythematous patches with irritation. Pyrexia and bodyache may be there. Erysipelas is a bacterial skin infection caused by streptococci. Bed rest and elevated position of the affected parts may improve. There may be regional lymphadenopathy as in your case. Roxithromycine may be taken for 2 to 3 weeks. Antiflammatory drugs may be taken. Immunobusters may be taken to improve the immunity. However, you consult dermatologist. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD