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Few painful purplish bumps on left upper thigh(area between butt and thighs, groin area) .started yesterday.how to ease the problem & possible causes?

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Painful bumps: Painful skin lesions in a dermatone raises the suspicion of herpes zoster(shingles) infection. If this is the problem it is treatable and,thus, I recommend an evaluation by your physician or a dermatologist.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 11/11/2017

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