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Painful boil with small bumps nearby
I am a 31-year-old female. I have had a few small skin-colored bumps on my arm for around 1 year. They are clustered and have not gone away.
Recently, one of the bumps has become swollen, red, painful, and developed a pus in the center. The surrounding area is inflamed and tender.
Since the bumps have been present for a long time and now one has become painful, I want to understand the cause and proper treatment.
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This is Molluscum a viral infection, which spreads over body by touching
Do you have these over private areas too?
detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan
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Avoid any home remedies
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It's viral molluscum infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation
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Hi there..
Appears to be a clasical Molluscum Contagiosum infection which is a viral infection.
There is a secondary bacterial infection in one or two that may need an antibiotic cover but all have to be removed either through a minor surgical intervention on out patient (OPD) basis.
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It is viral infection and needs to be treated asap. Otherwise it will spread to other people also and also on your body
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Dr. Dhavala Guna Sagarika
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Srikakulam
Detailed history and clear images are required for correct diagnosis and treatment. They look like viral infection.
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kindly book online consultation for proper management
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Surat
Development viral infection with secondary bacterial infection
Specific treatment needs to be implemented as early as possible
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed prescription and further management
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Hello! Thank you for describing your concern so clearly—this really helps.
Based on your history of long-standing, small, skin-colored clustered bumps with a recent episode of one becoming red, painful, and pus-filled, the most likely possibilities are:
1) molluscum contagiosum
Next Steps
Do not squeeze or pick the lesion (this can worsen infection and cause scarring)
• Apply warm compresses 2–3 times a day to help natural drainage
• Use a topical antibiotic (like mupirocin/fusidic acid) if available
• If pain or swelling is significant, you may need oral antibiotics prescribed by a doctor
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This is a very treatable condition, but it’s best to evaluate it properly—especially to confirm the diagnosis and prevent recurrence.
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello, you can do online consultation with Doctor.Need to take detailed history with proper evaluation.Will prescribe medication accordingly. Please share photos of the concerned areas.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Its molluscum
Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment options
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