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Suggest Treatment For Red Spot On The Inner Thigh

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Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2015
Question: I've noticed a red spot on my inner thigh. Is this something fungal like jock itch or something more concerning like an STD? It's been there about a week. It's minorly itchy.
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Infected hair follicle

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
It looks like an infected hair follicle. You can apply a topical antibiotic like Bactroban and it would go away.
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Suggest Treatment For Red Spot On The Inner Thigh

Brief Answer: Infected hair follicle Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. I understand your concern. It looks like an infected hair follicle. You can apply a topical antibiotic like Bactroban and it would go away.