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A 32-year-old female asked:

An area on lower leg is swollen,red,warm to touch. very sensitive to touch, pressure, pants brushing hurts, but no activity pain. what causes this?

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Dr. Jeff McFaddenanswered

Family Medicine 26 years experience

Get it looked at!: Sounds like it could be a skin infection which may need treatment. Have a doctor look at it soon.

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