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Recurring Bumps, Ingrown Hair On Thighs, Nostrils, Redness, Swelling. History Of Hepatits C. Cure For Symptoms?

My boyfriend has reoccurring bumps which look like pimples/ingrown hairs, they appear on his thigh and frequently in his nostril .. they get very red, swollen, agitated and painful. He has hepatitis C but has not had any treatment - what could this be? I live with him and have none of these symptoms, nor does our room mate.
Wed, 28 Aug 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
As diagnosis is confirmed so these multiple bumps are due to Hepatitis C as these are sequelae of this disease.
Hepatitis C has same laboratory features like Hepatitis B but aminotransferase level fluctuate more and to be lower, especially in patients with long standing disease.These bumps are violaceous flat topped papules and plaques.
In my opinion consult a physician ad get his opinion as this seems to be a case of Lichen planus.
Sexual contact spread the disease ( unprotected).
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Recurring Bumps, Ingrown Hair On Thighs, Nostrils, Redness, Swelling. History Of Hepatits C. Cure For Symptoms?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. As diagnosis is confirmed so these multiple bumps are due to Hepatitis C as these are sequelae of this disease. Hepatitis C has same laboratory features like Hepatitis B but aminotransferase level fluctuate more and to be lower, especially in patients with long standing disease.These bumps are violaceous flat topped papules and plaques. In my opinion consult a physician ad get his opinion as this seems to be a case of Lichen planus. Sexual contact spread the disease ( unprotected). Good luck. Dr. HET