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I have a painful pimple like thing on my inner thigh, surrounded by a very large red ring. should i wait it out or go to the doctor?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

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Red ringed rash: Lyme disease commonly presents with an expanding red ring. If ring is getting larger or wider and you have been exposed, see your doctor

Answered 3/22/2016

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A member asked:

I have a painful pimple like thing on my inner thigh, surrounded by a very large red ring. should i wait it out or go to the doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

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