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A 16-year-old female asked:

I have a small purple pimple like bump on my inner thigh from my thighs rubbing together. it started off red and now its purplish. will it go away?

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Dr. Clarene Cress
Specializes in Pediatrics
Eventually,: as long as the skin is protected and is not repeatedly irritated by repeat friction and rubbing, but most skin injuries take months before color becomes more flesh colored.
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