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Q: Is Skin Rash on Thighs an STD?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 8th, 2006

In the last few months I have been getting small red bumps on my thighs. At times they can be painful. They look and appear like engrown hairs but they seem to keep coming back, sometimes leaving small scares. Does this seem like an STD? Is it something I need to go to the E.R. for? I dont have medical insurance so im really not sure what steps to take. Honestly I'm rather nervous about seeing a doctor for fear its an STD. Any ideas of what it could be? Thank You.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on March 23rd, 2006

Sexual Health - Men Answer A573

It doesn't sound as if small red bumps on the thighs are a sign/symptom of an STD. It seems more likely that you are experiencing some kind of contact dermatitis complicated with an infection. You can try applying a cream containing corticosteroid and antibiotic to the localized area to help clear it up. Nonetheless, it is best to visit a dermatologist to correctly identify the skin disorder and treat it properly with expert advice.

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