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I noticed a small bump on elbow and it raised and had tiny bit of puss. Maybe spider bite? This morning burning feeling on skin above and below elbow but no bruising. Arm is getting painful? thoughts?

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Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
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Hello and thankyou for approaching DoctorSpring with your query.
I have gone through your case and understand your concern.
Please can you tell me when did the bump develop?
Can you upload a picture of the lesion so that I can give you an informed opinion.
Please reply as a follow up and I will guide you accordingly.
Thankyou


Patient replied :

Thank you for responding. Arm is very heavy and feels like thumb is pressing on inside of upper arm. I can't upload picture right now unless you can give me email address (I can take it and send it via email from a phone). bump is hot and raised


Hello,

Please email to [email protected] for the pictures.

Thank you


Patient replied :

Hello: Here is a picture of the bump. Thank you for your help. Linda


Hello
Thanks for posting your query.
I can understand your concern.

You seem to be having a furuncle which is turning into an abscess and the surrounding area has cellulitis. It's a bacterial infection of the skin and soft tissue.

I would recommend that you immediately start taking an oral antibiotic like azithromycin. You will need a prescription for it. Application of mupirocin cream will be helpful. In case of pain, painkillers like paracetamol will help in controlling pain and will reduce the inflammation.

This condition needs urgent treatment. It will resolve with proper treatment.

Please let me know if you have any queries.

Take care


Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
Experience: 
Diploma in Dermatology - Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Glasgow, UK , 2010
Residency - DNB, Dermatology -  K.J Somaiya Hospital, Mumbai, 2009
Medical School & Internship - MBBS - Dr. D . Y . Patil Medical College, Mumbai, 2004
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