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Suddenly my left waist is inflamed and tender, with rash the size of my hand for 2 days so far, little pain, what could it be?

Q: suddenly my left waist is inflamed and tender, with rash the size of my hand for 2 days so far, little pain, what could it be?

: There are many possibilities and it should be looked at by a doctor. It could be an allergic dermatitis or it could be a fungal infection, among other things. It is not possible to make a diagnosis without seeing it so see your doctor for evaluation and treatment. Good luck!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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There are many possibilities and it should be looked at by a doctor. It could be an allergic dermatitis or it could be a fungal infection, among other things. It is not possible to make a diagnosis without seeing it so see your doctor for evaluation and treatment. Good luck!

Answered 8/6/2023

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A member asked:

Suddenly my left waist is inflamed and tender, with rash the size of my hand for 2 days so far, little pain, what could it be?

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