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Reddish Purple, Flat Rash On The Lower Side Of Butt, Resembles A Bruise Post A Trip. Will It Subside?

Hi, I just came back from the Yucatan, in Playa Del Carmen Mexico. The day after I got home I noticed a rash on the far right lower side of my butt. It is sort of reddish purple, it looks just like a bruise or a burn , but it definitely neither. I never got hurt or bumped into anything and I never got burnt on anything. It is just there, and flat to my skin, not raised. Is there a skin fungus from that area, that could cause a rash like that? My concern is that I want it to go away, and I get scared that it might be permanent or something.
Fri, 13 Jul 2012
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
From your description, it seems to be a dermatitis like rash. Such rashes do disappear on their own without any treatment in nearly two weeks. In case the rash is spreading then consult your dermatologist for proper diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Reddish Purple, Flat Rash On The Lower Side Of Butt, Resembles A Bruise Post A Trip. Will It Subside?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. From your description, it seems to be a dermatitis like rash. Such rashes do disappear on their own without any treatment in nearly two weeks. In case the rash is spreading then consult your dermatologist for proper diagnosis. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com