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Have Red Lesions Along Waist, Looks Red And Burns. Takes Statins. Suggest
Question: My husband has a red XXXXXXX along his waist on his back, about two inches wide and six inches long. It looks red, like a burn.
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Red XXXXXXX along waist line can be due to any of the following.
1.Fungal infection, called as tinea cruris.
2.Due to chronic friction.
I would like to know if there is any itching present in that area.
Please upload a photograph of the lesion.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
you have an option to upload photograph on right side of query page.
Waiting for your response,
Thank you
Thanks for the query.
Red XXXXXXX along waist line can be due to any of the following.
1.Fungal infection, called as tinea cruris.
2.Due to chronic friction.
I would like to know if there is any itching present in that area.
Please upload a photograph of the lesion.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
you have an option to upload photograph on right side of query page.
Waiting for your response,
Thank you
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