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Mother (55) has a lymph node near groin area. doctor gave her 2 medications plus an ointment but now skin above node is turning red. is this normal?
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No: Red skin is never normal . It could be irritation from the topicals or worsening of her condition. She needs reevaluation.
Answered 1/5/2019
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