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What Causes Red, Swollen Bump On My Thighs?

Posted on Sat, 4 Apr 2015

Question: I have a rash thats red and inflammed in a circular pattern. What can this be.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide certain details to reach diagnosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I have seen the attached picture.
You surely have an oval skin patch.
I would like to know certain more details from you.
Since when you have this patch?
Any associated itching or discomfort?
What all are you applying over it.

I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me with the above details.

Dr XXXXXXX Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (26 minutes later)

I noticed it about a week ago right before my mentural cycle. it first appeared on the right and left side of my thighs, near my bikini line. Then for the last couple of days I've noticed smaller ones, randomly around other parts of my skin. for example on the side of my leg, near my wrist area, arm,etc. I count about five small rashes. Could this be ring worm? The rash does not itch however. Just scary looking...
Oh and I have not put anything on it as of yet. I use a sensitive shower cleanser to wash in the shower.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Harmless skin problem,self limiting

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Thanks for the details.
You seem to have developed pityriasis rosea.
Now this is basically a self limiting and harmless skin problem. You might continue to develop new lesions for upto six to eight weeks and then the condition will spontaneously heal without any scarring.
So you need not worry..just apply plenty of moisturising lotions . It is non contagious and self limiting in nature,which means that it does not require any special treatment.

Hope it helps

Dr XXXXXXX Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (1 minute later)

Thank you so much! I'm relieved.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Best of health

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery

Dr XXXXXXX Paul

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar