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What can cause a mild rash on the thighs closer to the knee. doesn't happen often but when it does it burns like small red bumps. on a male.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Rash: Difficult to say without a picture, but a guess would be folliculitis.

Answered 7/12/2015

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A member asked:

What can cause a mild rash on the thighs closer to the knee. doesn't happen often but when it does it burns like small red bumps. on a male.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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