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I have a patch on my left thigh which is numb and has several small bumbs on it. should i be concerned? what caused it? should i get it checked out?

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Numb patch of skin: I sounds like a skin lesion, which could of many reasons. May be some form of dermatitis or infection. . If not getting better in couple of weeks after hydrocortisone crm, have it checked out.

Answered 4/11/2016

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