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Red Bumps on my Upper Left Thigh
by XxLena_RuzxX, May 13, 2008 07:48AM
I had (protected) sex about 2 weeks ago and I just noticed this weeked that I have large red bumps on my upper left thigh. They do not itch but hurt. I saw a doctor and she gave me itching cream and told me to come back if it does not get better within this week. I'm not sure wht this could be, but my sister said it could be a form of herpes.
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Herpetic lesions usually present as clusters of clear vesicles on a red base. Vesicles are bumps that contain fluid and in herpes ,they usually present with redness which may tingle and burn.
Is this applicable in your case?
Herpes is a differential here. Other differentials will include folliculitis and fungal infections. Folliculitis may also appear as red bumps and they may also involve the hair follicles. The bumps may be itchy or painful. Folliculitis and fungal infections may be transmitted through skin to skin contact.
I suggest you follow your physician's advice and seek follow up consult if the skin condition persists.