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What Causes Red Sore On Inner Thigh Area?

Posted on Tue, 2 Dec 2014

Question: My 13 year old daughter has a dime sized red sore on her leg, with a yellow center. It is in her upper inner thigh area. The edges are raised. I have been treating with bacitracin for a week and it has not gotten worse , but it is not better. Any ideas? Could it be fungal'

Answered by Dr. Arun (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide photographs for further help..

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
I understand your concern regarding your daughter.
I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious diseases specialists, answering your query.

As per your description it seems to be bacterial infection.

Can you provide a photographs of lesion to me for further help?

Please provide detail to help you.

I will be happy to answer your further query.
Kindly come up to question to me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialists.

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Follow up: Dr. Arun (21 minutes later)

Thank you, Dr. To where do I send a photo? There is no option to upload a photo to this reply.

Answered by Dr. Arun (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Button for image upload on screen.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,

There is button of upload image available on your screen click on button and choose the image to upload. Alternately you can send it to YYYY@YYYY and address it to my name: Dr Arun Tank.

I will be happy to answer your further query.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialists.

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

Follow up: Dr. Arun (13 minutes later)

Thanks I sent a photo to the "attachments" email address to your attention.

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Look like fungal infection..

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

From the image it appears to be a fungal infection.

Bacitracin wont make any difference on fungal infections.

I advice you to apply clotrimazole ointment over the lesion. Rash free ointment available which prevents the rash. Please take the drug with your doctos due consultation. Because physical examination varies with each person and can be possible only with face to face consultation.

Please wash your clothes in the hot water with addition of the antiseptic solutions like dettol.

Do not reuse sanitary napkins and also do not wear it for prolong periods.
Glad to answer your further concern.
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj