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(might be kind of nasty)Urgent? there was a lump on my thigh maybe.... few weeks ago? and i thought it was just a pimple, so i tried popping it, i did and it was all blood, so a scab was formed over it, i accidentally rub my leg on the corner of my hallway and it scratched off the scab, and now theres a small hole in my leg

is this important? should i see a doctor? or just treat it like a small wound?

(please excuse my grammar and spelling)

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8 months ago

when the scab was scratched off, it was a very small hole but it was deep, i poured peroxide on it and put a bandage over it, i havent checked it since yesterday, but i just checke it, a scab covered the hole and its a little painful to touch, skin is shedding around the area aswell

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unless it%26#039;s bleeding so badly you can%26#039;t get it to stop (and it%26#039;s a large amount) then i wouldn%26#039;t worry about it.

you probably had a bug bite or it was a pimple (sometimes all they do is bleed if you pick at them).

wash the area well with warm water and mild soap. once clean, apply some neosporin and cover with a bandaid. change at least twice a day. try to keep it as clean and dry as possible. it should heal up on it%26#039;s own.

watch for signs of infection-if you see any of these then make an appt to see your dr b/c you might need antibiotics. signs are

-increased redness or swelling to area
-the area is more tender,painful,or hot to touch
-it begins to drain liquid (pus) of any kind (especially if green or yellowish-brown in color)
-you begin to run a fever of 100.5 or higher

hope this helps i work in trauma icu

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SOUNDS LIKE A SPIDER BITE, GO LET A DOCTOR HAVE A LOOK
Yes- see a doctor! It sounds like it got infected. The doctor can give you medicine for your wound. He may also give you some antibiotics. Worked in health care for 12 years with people who do not take care of themselves. I am also a pre-med student.
Sometimes this is the normal process for healing small scabs. Sometimes the hole can seem very deep, i remember seeing them all the time when i was a kid and i would pick off my scabs lol... it is kinda weird, but normal. as long as there is no yellow puss, and if it isnt very very red or painful, i wouldnt worry about it. if the muscle area feels sore, it might have been a spider bite. popping spider bites is a BIG no-no. im not sure why, google it? lol
Its nothing. First thing is, don%26#039;t keep playing with it. Just change the bandage daily, with an eye out for progress (if you see a worsening swelling or progressive redness to the surrounding area, then you would be concerned). Second, next time you see your doctor, mention it if you want to and just make sure that your tetanus status is up to date.

And I might add that your grammar and spelling is stellar compared to many who populate these boards.

Ralph
yes because it sounds a bit unusual
sounds like a puncture wound. go to your doctor. dont place anything else over it. every bottle says not for puncture wounds. good luck.
mmay have been bitten by a spider
depends how big it is. thats happened to me, and i got a wee hole. but it eventually heals like a normal wound. i think you%26#039;ll be fine.
of course,you don%26#039;t know what it is so please see a dermatologist!
doctor time

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