Folliculitis, Bug Bite, or What?

BIG MAN'S ANGEL

Big Man has this large red and inflammed spot on his calf. He noticed it last night and it was about 1 inch in diameter. Now it is about 4 inches in diameter. It has a small puss filled center, is very itchy, hurts when pressed against, and is warm to the touch. At first we thought it was a spider bite but now that I look at it, it doesn't seem to have any entry marks. The center has a pus filled head about the size of a pen point. It looks similar to an ingrown hair so that is why we both think that may be what it is. Is it possible that this is folliculitis that turned into a boil overnight? I tried to find some info on it and he seemed to have many of the symptoms, but what do you guys think? I'm trying to get him to go to the doctor in the morning, but he is a man and all men are STUBBORN!

Anyway, most of the home treatments I've seen say a warm compress several times a day. What else can we do? Should we try to drain it ourselves or leave it alone and see if it breaks open on its own? Could it possibly be anything else? Any info would be much appreciated.

Thanks so much!!!

*Naughty Nurse*

I've had a couple of those.....by the description, turned out to be an ingrown hair, and it just doesn't get discovered until it's large. Straight off, I can't think of anything else it could be except maybe a bite....as I don't think ingrown hairs should itch. You really shouldn't, but I do it myself, drain it.....just be extremely careful with sterile equipment. Warm compresses. Keep an eye on it...if it keeps getting bigger, or more inflammed, fever, etc., he will likely need antibiotics.

**powerlifter**

guys- go for the hot packs - if it doesn't break in a day or two - go get it lanced at your MD or ( yes I hate to say it ) the ER

***JOEYZ***

A spider bite will usually have striations comming out of it..........that doesnt mean that its not a spider bite or some type of bite. I have had these a few times and lanced it, put antibiotic ointment on it and let it go and it healed fine. Does he have a fever or anything else?

***BIG MAN FROM AR***

no fever and she drained it and it seems to be getting better all ready. we will just keep watching it.

thanks a lot guys. you are AWESOME!

Put some gum on it. :)

***BIG MAN FROM AR***

well its getting worsee. and i think angels going to make me go to the doc tomorrow

*Naughty Nurse*

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Originally Posted by BIG MAN FROM AR

well its getting worsee. and i think angels going to make me go to the doc tomorrow

That's the thing to do if it's getting worse.

*Naughty Nurse*

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Originally Posted by masswithclass

Put some gum on it. :)

lmao!! And what is this supposed to do?! lol...you're a laugh a minute!

***BIG MAN FROM AR***

getting better. we drainied it and the swelling went down a lot. its only bad while im at wrok. so im off today so we will see.

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BIG MAN'S ANGEL Super Woman Mod Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Big Man's Arms Age: 25 Posts: 1,402 Rep Power: 6	Folliculitis, Bug Bite, or What? Big Man has this large red and inflammed spot on his calf. He noticed it last night and it was about 1 inch in diameter. Now it is about 4 inches in diameter. It has a small puss filled center, is very itchy, hurts when pressed against, and is warm to the touch. At first we thought it was a spider bite but now that I look at it, it doesn't seem to have any entry marks. The center has a pus filled head about the size of a pen point. It looks similar to an ingrown hair so that is why we both think that may be what it is. Is it possible that this is folliculitis that turned into a boil overnight? I tried to find some info on it and he seemed to have many of the symptoms, but what do you guys think? I'm trying to get him to go to the doctor in the morning, but he is a man and all men are STUBBORN! Anyway, most of the home treatments I've seen say a warm compress several times a day. What else can we do? Should we try to drain it ourselves or leave it alone and see if it breaks open on its own? Could it possibly be anything else? Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks so much!!! __________________ (`'·.¸(`'·.¸ ¤ ¸.·'´)¸.·'´) «´¨`·.¤Angel¤.·´¨`» (¸.·'´(`¸.·' ¤ '·.¸`)`'·.¸) The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will. -Vince Lombardi

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Naughty Nurse Female Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Heaven Age: 35 Posts: 1,938 Rep Power: 6	I've had a couple of those.....by the description, turned out to be an ingrown hair, and it just doesn't get discovered until it's large. Straight off, I can't think of anything else it could be except maybe a bite....as I don't think ingrown hairs should itch. You really shouldn't, but I do it myself, drain it.....just be extremely careful with sterile equipment. Warm compresses. Keep an eye on it...if it keeps getting bigger, or more inflammed, fever, etc., he will likely need antibiotics. __________________ What I Wear to Bed Anything I say is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please consult with your medical practitioner, as they will be able to see and more accurately gauge the depth of the problem...my advice shall be meant as suggestions only, as advice and opinions can vary widely amongst professionals.

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powerlifter Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,261 Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 8	guys- go for the hot packs - if it doesn't break in a day or two - go get it lanced at your MD or ( yes I hate to say it ) the ER __________________ SUPER MOD@Musclescience NSCA - CPT Anything I say is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please consult with your medical practitioner, as they will be able to see and more accurately gauge the depth of the problem...my advice shall be meant as suggestions only, as advice and opinions can vary widely amongst professionals.

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*JOEYZ* Co-Admin Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,393 Rep Power: 10	A spider bite will usually have striations comming out of it..........that doesnt mean that its not a spider bite or some type of bite. I have had these a few times and lanced it, put antibiotic ointment on it and let it go and it healed fine. Does he have a fever or anything else? __________________ CO-ADMIN@Musclescience SUPERMOD@Musclemorpheus (RIP) MOD@SBI MOD@Cuttingedgemuscle MOD@AnabolicEvolution MOD@Musclezone (RIP) MEDICALSUPERMOD@AtomicalMuscle VET@IXM VET@QualityMuscle VET@TheIronCorps VET@BeyondMass VET@IRONFORLIFE VET@MMSFitness VET@I.B.E VET@FLAWLESSTRAINING VET@HYPEMUSCLE VET@The V.I.P Board RIP MWC 06/03/05

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*BIG MAN FROM AR* Co-Admin Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,351 Rep Power: 10	no fever and she drained it and it seems to be getting better all ready. we will just keep watching it. thanks a lot guys. you are AWESOME!

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masswithclass Guest Posts: n/a	Put some gum on it. :)

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*BIG MAN FROM AR* Co-Admin Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,351 Rep Power: 10	well its getting worsee. and i think angels going to make me go to the doc tomorrow

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*BIG MAN FROM AR* Co-Admin Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,351 Rep Power: 10	getting better. we drainied it and the swelling went down a lot. its only bad while im at wrok. so im off today so we will see.

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