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I have red swollen lumpy bumps painful and itchy all in the pubic area and round the anus aswell as ringworm round the anus its been 2 weeks now and its getting worse even with over the counter medications?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Possibilities: These can be yeast, which should respond to OTC anti-fungals. They can also be Group A streptococcus, better known for causing strep throat. It may be something else.Given the duration & lack of response I would have it checked out.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/15/2019

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A member asked:

I have red swollen lumpy bumps painful and itchy all in the pubic area and round the anus aswell as ringworm round the anus its been 2 weeks now and its getting worse even with over the counter medications?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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