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What Causes Pimples On Inner Thigh?

Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2015

Question: Been getting little pimples on my inner thigh. What could this be? Worried this one mark could be herpes?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is folliculitis a mild bacterial infection.
I treat such cases with a topical antibacterial cream like mupirocine.
It gives good response within a week.
It's not herpes.
There is nothing to worry.
Just relax you will be fine.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (54 minutes later)

Thank you so much!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar