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Have Hard, Itchy, Slightly Raised Bumps On Inner Thigh. What Could This Be?
Question: I have some hard, itchy, slightly raised bumps on one spot on one inner thigh that form a circle. What could this be?
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I would like to request you to post a photo here of the skin lesions. It would be very useful in making an appropriate diagnosis. Please let me know if it would be possible.You have a feature to upload the reports / image by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can answer your queries better. Alternatively, you may mail it to me at YYYY@YYYY with subject as “ Attention to Dr. Kruti”.
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Thanks.
Thanks for posting your query.
I will be glad to be of assistance.
I would like to request you to post a photo here of the skin lesions. It would be very useful in making an appropriate diagnosis. Please let me know if it would be possible.You have a feature to upload the reports / image by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can answer your queries better. Alternatively, you may mail it to me at YYYY@YYYY with subject as “ Attention to Dr. Kruti”.
Awaiting your response.
Thanks.
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Dr. Aparna Kohli
I can't send a photo as I don't have a digital camera but I can further describe it: It is small, hard, red lesions, 7 or 8 bumps, in a circle the size of a silver dollar. The skin in the center is fine. The lesions don't itch unless I scratch them. They might have hard hairs in the middle, perhaps from shaving? Have been present for a few weeks. They do not express any pus or fluid. Do not look like impetigo. The skin blanches a little when pressed. Whatever information you provide is fine and will be helpful.
Hi and thanks for the information.
Based on your description, the 2 possibilities that I can think of are:
1. Ringworm i.e. a fungal infection
2. Eczema
The treatment for both is different:
- For the ringworm I would recommend lamisil cream twice a day for 2 weeks.
- For the eczema application of cortisone cream twice a day for 2 weeks.
Though both are available over the counter, it would be ideal if you can confirm the condition via a competent dermatologist. We can start treatment once the cause is confirmed.
If a direct consultation isn't feasible, the next option would be to start application of lamisil for a week; if there is an improvement, you can continue it for one more week. In case there is no improvement in a week with lamisil, then you can start with cortisone cream.
Do not start both the medications simultaneously.
Hope this helped. Please let me know if you have more queries.
Regards
Based on your description, the 2 possibilities that I can think of are:
1. Ringworm i.e. a fungal infection
2. Eczema
The treatment for both is different:
- For the ringworm I would recommend lamisil cream twice a day for 2 weeks.
- For the eczema application of cortisone cream twice a day for 2 weeks.
Though both are available over the counter, it would be ideal if you can confirm the condition via a competent dermatologist. We can start treatment once the cause is confirmed.
If a direct consultation isn't feasible, the next option would be to start application of lamisil for a week; if there is an improvement, you can continue it for one more week. In case there is no improvement in a week with lamisil, then you can start with cortisone cream.
Do not start both the medications simultaneously.
Hope this helped. Please let me know if you have more queries.
Regards
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Dr. Prasad
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