
Suggest Treatment For Tender Rash On The Hip Area

Question: I had very tender skin in my hip area a couple days ago. Now, there is a rash that has appeared and it's very tender. It's on one hip and around to the top of my bottom on just the right side.
I have no other symptoms
I have no other symptoms
Brief Answer:
Cellulitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
There is a possibility of cellulitis, a bacterial infection.
Your description is matching with that.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Cellulitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
There is a possibility of cellulitis, a bacterial infection.
Your description is matching with that.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T


where do I upload the picture?
Brief Answer:
Shingles
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the photograph.
It's looking like shingles.
It is a viral infection.
I treat such cases with oral antiviral drugs like acyclovir.
Please meet a doctor and get it prescribed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Shingles
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the photograph.
It's looking like shingles.
It is a viral infection.
I treat such cases with oral antiviral drugs like acyclovir.
Please meet a doctor and get it prescribed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad

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