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Black Lump On The Arm With Pus Formation. What Is This?
I ve had a lump on my arm for a few months now, it started off as a dark spot (looked like a beauty mark) it was sunkin in the skin and it was kind of hard around the spot. I ve been keeping an eye on it to make sure it wasn t changing at all. just checked it yesterday and it looked like a huge pimple with puss in it. i popped it and Tons of puss came out. and now the surrounding hard spot is now Atleast 2 times bigger and puss is still coming out. what is this?? please help!
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
hi friend dont worry.i can feel your trouble.now it has become an abcess probably.you need antibiotic,analgesic,local medications after consultation with a doctor.some general cares are
1.keep the area clean
2.worm compress with cotton and luke worm water 3 times per day
get well soon
1.keep the area clean
2.worm compress with cotton and luke worm water 3 times per day
get well soon
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