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What Causes Painful Bumps On The Thigh?

I have numerous bumps on my inner thighs. They range in size but most are the size of a dime and are hard however some may be like a pouch in the skin. They look like pimples and Can even be popped but are extremely painfull and don t go away anyway. What are they and how can I treat them?
Wed, 18 Oct 2017
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hi.welcome to healthcare magic.you have folliculitis.my opinion is that,
1.dont squeeze or scratch the lesion.
2.maintain good hygiene.
3.apply fusiderm ointment twice daily over the area for 7 days.
4.take analgesics like tablet ibuprofen twice daily for 7 days,if you have pain.
thank you.
hope my answer will help you.
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What Causes Painful Bumps On The Thigh?

hi.welcome to healthcare magic.you have folliculitis.my opinion is that, 1.dont squeeze or scratch the lesion. 2.maintain good hygiene. 3.apply fusiderm ointment twice daily over the area for 7 days. 4.take analgesics like tablet ibuprofen twice daily for 7 days,if you have pain. thank you. hope my answer will help you.