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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Rash gone now surrounding area "burns"
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Rash gone now surrounding area "burns"
by trip123, Mar 28, 2007 12:00AM
I am a 38 year old healthy athletic male. Back in December of last year I had what I thought was a pimple or ingrown hair on my pelvis centered under my navel directly in the waistline of my boxers. After messing with it way too much (even shaved it once) - It developed into a small rash a little bigger than a quarter. It eventually healed (about 7 days) with the help of some Neosporin - leaving a small reddish area.
It came back very quickly in mid-February - this time it healed in the same way. However - now I have a burning sensation that comes and goes all the way around my waistline - like my belt is warm. Sometimes the feeling is localized on my hips - sometimes on my back. It seems that when I lay down it is worse on my back and in the crease of my abdomen when seated. The rash is gone but it still is bothering me. Sometimes I think the skin is warm to the touch too. It seems to be worse when I am active. It is not too bad when I first wake up in the morning.
Not looking forward to going to the doctor and having him tell me I am nuts. Any ideas?
It came back very quickly in mid-February - this time it healed in the same way. However - now I have a burning sensation that comes and goes all the way around my waistline - like my belt is warm. Sometimes the feeling is localized on my hips - sometimes on my back. It seems that when I lay down it is worse on my back and in the crease of my abdomen when seated. The rash is gone but it still is bothering me. Sometimes I think the skin is warm to the touch too. It seems to be worse when I am active. It is not too bad when I first wake up in the morning.
Not looking forward to going to the doctor and having him tell me I am nuts. Any ideas?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 28, 2007 12:00AM
, Mar 28, 2007 12:00AM
I don't think that you're nuts. I do think you're probably fixating on this recurrent pimple/rash. I'm not sure what you think these outbreaks might have been, but I they don't remind me of anything serious. The feelings of warmth and so forth also don't sound significant. I think you're worrying, is all. Try ignoring the symptoms and see if they go away. If not, then I guess you'll have to see a doctor.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
