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I have a red bumpy itchy painful rash over a surgical incision that is a year or so old i've had it for almost two months. its right above pubic line?

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Dr. Erik Suh answered

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Herpes: Painful lesion like these could be herpes or shingles. If it looks like blisters, go to a doctor and have them culture this for sure.

Answered 2/12/2013

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A member asked:

I have a red bumpy itchy painful rash over a surgical incision that is a year or so old i've had it for almost two months. its right above pubic line?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Erik Suh answered

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