Suggest Treatment For Tender Rash On The Hip Area

Posted on Mon, 4 Jan 2016

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Mon, 4 Jan 2016 Answered on

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Question : I had very tender skin in my hip area a couple days ago. Now, there is a rash that has appeared and it's very tender. It's on one hip and around to the top of my bottom on just the right side.

I have no other symptoms

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cellulitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
There is a possibility of cellulitis, a bacterial infection.
Your description is matching with that.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

where do I upload the picture?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Shingles

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the photograph.
It's looking like shingles.
It is a viral infection.
I treat such cases with oral antiviral drugs like acyclovir.
Please meet a doctor and get it prescribed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad