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Hello today i found out a purple stripe which is starts near my anal area and going up till the coccyx, its little bit etching. can you help me?
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Contact dermatitis: contact derm is a possibility secondary to certain type of underwear/thong or work out clothing. would see dermatologist if continues or worsens.
Answered 2/23/2018
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