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Reddish/purple spots in a cluster on thigh. no itching and does not hurt when you press on it. what could it be?

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Dr. Kathryn Ko answered

Irritation: some kind of topical (touch) reaction to clothes, creams, sweat, etc. Watch carefully if spreads speak to your doc.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/7/2017

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