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Is The Dark Purple Mark On Thighs And Vaginal Lips Is Due To Rusty Razor Or A Fungal Infection?

Hi. For the past 4 years I would get a dark purple mark on my inner thighs and on my vaginal lips. One mark would pop up once a year or twice. They are itchy. No pus. I went to the doctor and they took a biopsy. No concerns. They gave me topical steroid. The dots did not go away. Once in a while they would itch. Not sure what if is but is aesthetically unappealing. A thought that just occurred to me now is could it be due to a rusty razor? Could I have gotten a fungus? Thank you
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Hi,

I can understand the concern for dark purple mark on thighs and vaginal lips.

After reading the query it appears to be to be simple pigmentation mark or simple soft tissue of the lower abdomen. It is quite common phenomenon to have healing with this type of appearance.

I advise you to not pinch or pop the area otherwise these areas are very prone for getting secondary infection. For time being period you can apply antibiotic cream such as fucidin or mupirocin and take NSAIDS tablet such as paracetamol or diclofenac. Do not try to even touch or pinch the area as can cause more aggravation of the problem.

You should preferably meet a doctor who can examine you physically and provide the best treatment.

Take care.
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Is The Dark Purple Mark On Thighs And Vaginal Lips Is Due To Rusty Razor Or A Fungal Infection?

Hi, I can understand the concern for dark purple mark on thighs and vaginal lips. After reading the query it appears to be to be simple pigmentation mark or simple soft tissue of the lower abdomen. It is quite common phenomenon to have healing with this type of appearance. I advise you to not pinch or pop the area otherwise these areas are very prone for getting secondary infection. For time being period you can apply antibiotic cream such as fucidin or mupirocin and take NSAIDS tablet such as paracetamol or diclofenac. Do not try to even touch or pinch the area as can cause more aggravation of the problem. You should preferably meet a doctor who can examine you physically and provide the best treatment. Take care.