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I have red, pimply bumps in a cluster on my back. they are itchy but not uncontrollably. it's only in one spot. it does hurt when i sit back on it. ?

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

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Infection: Looks like this could be a herpes infection by your description. Get it looked at. Good luck

Answered 3/8/2016

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A member asked:

I have red, pimply bumps in a cluster on my back. they are itchy but not uncontrollably. it's only in one spot. it does hurt when i sit back on it. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

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