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Suggest Treatment For Small Cluster Of 8 Bumps In The Groin Area

hello, i noticed today i have a small cluster of about 8 pimple like bumps in my groin area. i tried to pop one and it bled pretty well for a bit. they itch a little bit but nothing serious. i have looked at scabies and folliculitis? any ideas? i am sexually active with 1 partner for a year now. she has no symptoms
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear!!Thanks for your query to HCM.
Read your query and understood your health concern.
Based on facts of you query, you seem to suffer from-
Tinea Cruris Or-Ringworm in groin with Jock itch.Other causes need to be ruled out like boils from hair follicles.
Treatment-
Tab Flucanazole- 200 mg daily x 2 fist day and 1 for 6 days.
Good Private hygiene/
dilute Dettol sponging of groin area x 3 weeks
Get Second Opinion from Dermatologist.
This would resolve these bumps in groin area.
Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your doctors there.

Welcome for further query in this regard if any.
Good Day!!

Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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Suggest Treatment For Small Cluster Of 8 Bumps In The Groin Area

Hi Dear!!Thanks for your query to HCM. Read your query and understood your health concern. Based on facts of you query, you seem to suffer from- Tinea Cruris Or-Ringworm in groin with Jock itch.Other causes need to be ruled out like boils from hair follicles. Treatment- Tab Flucanazole- 200 mg daily x 2 fist day and 1 for 6 days. Good Private hygiene/ dilute Dettol sponging of groin area x 3 weeks Get Second Opinion from Dermatologist. This would resolve these bumps in groin area. Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your doctors there. Welcome for further query in this regard if any. Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar M.N. Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS