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What Causes Red Bumps On My Upper Thigh?

I'm 16 and my mom doesn't like to take me to doctors but I'm worried that these two tan red bumps on my upper thigh near my butt on both sides have gotten bigger. Could it be a pimple, thing is I have had it for a while now and I notice it has gotten bigger. Could it be cancer?
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

The history and symptoms suggests me that you may be having a fungal infection but it should be confirmed by the physical examination.

The area which you have mentioned is prone for fungal infection as this area sweats a lot and favours the multiplication of the fungus.But this should be confirmed by the physical examination.

For your symptoms I would suggest you to follow
1.Keep the area clean and dry by applying neosporin powder.
2.Apply Anti fungal cream over the lesion
3.Tab Diflucan, 150 mg, single dose.

These measures may help to improve your conduction.
Thank you.
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What Causes Red Bumps On My Upper Thigh?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, The history and symptoms suggests me that you may be having a fungal infection but it should be confirmed by the physical examination. The area which you have mentioned is prone for fungal infection as this area sweats a lot and favours the multiplication of the fungus.But this should be confirmed by the physical examination. For your symptoms I would suggest you to follow 1.Keep the area clean and dry by applying neosporin powder. 2.Apply Anti fungal cream over the lesion 3.Tab Diflucan, 150 mg, single dose. These measures may help to improve your conduction. Thank you.