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Suggest Remedy For Purplish Bump On Inner Thigh

hello, i think i got a blood blister, possibly from sweating and friction. i went to bed last night with no issue, got up this morning and saw a purplish bump on my inner right thigh. not sure if i was bit by something or not. it started to pop , drained it somewhat , blood came out. not puss. the bleeding was not long lasting, as if an artery was ruptured. I bandaged it with gauze pad, washed it and put Neosporin on it. the nickel size elongated bump is now smaller, but similar in color. I may schedule with my doctor by calling tomorrow morning. I ve been looking online for remedies and possible idea on what it is. the very top of the bump blister had a small point, in the sense of it was harder and darker there, with somewhat of a peeling outer layer, as there was a faint perimeter of topical skin with white edges protruding. however, it is not hard to the touch nor painful, as when an ingrown toe nail occurs or swollen side of a nail bed with yellow pus and redness.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist 's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

After going through your history and symptoms, it seems you had developed a boil or folliculitis which is now showing signs of healing in the form of purplish hue and pigmentation.

The area within the inner thighs is prone to infection because of moisture retention and thighs rubbing together as you have mentioned.

You may use an anti bacterial over the counter cream like mupirocin three times a day for 3-4 days. It will subside by one or two days.

If it persists or aggravates you may have to contact a dermatologist for treatment.
Thank you.
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Suggest Remedy For Purplish Bump On Inner Thigh

Hello, Welcome to HCM, After going through your history and symptoms, it seems you had developed a boil or folliculitis which is now showing signs of healing in the form of purplish hue and pigmentation. The area within the inner thighs is prone to infection because of moisture retention and thighs rubbing together as you have mentioned. You may use an anti bacterial over the counter cream like mupirocin three times a day for 3-4 days. It will subside by one or two days. If it persists or aggravates you may have to contact a dermatologist for treatment. Thank you.