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What Causes Red Bumps In The Groin And Lower Abdominal Area?
Question: I have red bumps spaced out on my groin and lower stomach area. probably 15 in total. They do not itch or hurt in any way. A few have gone away but others have appeared in different areas. I have been sexually active but with the same partner for 12 months that does not have any of the same symptoms.
Brief Answer:
Better photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
These might be molluscum, a viral infection.
If possible upload a better photograph of the involved area.
The photograph uploaded is not very clear.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Better photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
These might be molluscum, a viral infection.
If possible upload a better photograph of the involved area.
The photograph uploaded is not very clear.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
I just uploaded another picture, Let me know if I need to go closer.
Thank you
Thank you
Brief Answer:
bacterial infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
You have developed a superficial bacterial infection.
I treat such cases with a topical antibacterial cream like mupirocine to be applied twice daily for two weeks.
It is safe and effective.
You can try this.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
bacterial infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
You have developed a superficial bacterial infection.
I treat such cases with a topical antibacterial cream like mupirocine to be applied twice daily for two weeks.
It is safe and effective.
You can try this.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Thanks for your time,
is there an over the counter option? I wont be back home for 3 weeks and dont have out of network coverage in the states so its difficult and why I am writing instead of going to my GP. Any advice you have is welcomed.
Thank you
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is there an over the counter option? I wont be back home for 3 weeks and dont have out of network coverage in the states so its difficult and why I am writing instead of going to my GP. Any advice you have is welcomed.
Thank you
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Brief Answer:
Use any over the counter topical antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
You can use any over the counter available antibiotic cream.
That should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Use any over the counter topical antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
You can use any over the counter available antibiotic cream.
That should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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