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How To Treat Painful,pus Filled Small Plunge On Hip?
Hi, Im having a small plunge(lipomas may be) underneath the skin in back side of my hip. It was not painful for 2-3 years. but now its paining and having smelly puss of liquid if i give pressure on it. What is that & what action i need to take for this? Kindly help me out.
Fri, 12 Jun 2020
Hi,
It seems to be an infected epidermoid cyst or lipoma. You need to take a course of oral and topical antibiotics and anti inflammatory medicines. Once the condition improves go for excisions of the lump.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
It seems to be an infected epidermoid cyst or lipoma. You need to take a course of oral and topical antibiotics and anti inflammatory medicines. Once the condition improves go for excisions of the lump.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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