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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
suspicious lookin red rash
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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suspicious lookin red rash
by hazemae, Jul 12, 2007 12:00AM
I have noticed a very red,itchy rash that is fairly good sized appears to have a sore in the middle of it ... on my boyfriends inner thigh close to pubic area....I have been out of town recently...we have not been intimate for awhile...should I be concerned...Thank you very much...I appreciate any advice you can give me on this...worried in NH.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 13, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 13, 2007 12:00AM
I wouldn't be worried, but I would suggest he get it looked at and treated. it could be a fungus (non-contagious, by the way) or an chafing type of irritation. Why not have him try some over-the-counter 1% clotrimazole cream twice a day for a week, while he arranges to see a doctor about it.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (1)
by Lucy37, May 08, 2008 06:25AM
A related discussion, Red Blotches on Face and Body was started.
