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I have raised red itchy bumps that come and go in the same spot (left lumbar) over and over. i have associated back pain in that same spot what is it?

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Dr. Scott Hacking answered

Bumps: This sounds like herpes which recurs in the same location. Sometimes the location is the thigh or back although this is less common. You can have a viral HSV culture done of the fluid in the bumps to confirm.

Answered 9/7/2016

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A member asked:

I have raised red itchy bumps that come and go in the same spot (left lumbar) over and over. i have associated back pain in that same spot what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Hacking answered

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