I Have Red Spots On My Stomach, Back, Arms, And

Posted on Fri, 28 Jun 2019

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Question : I have red spots on my stomach, back, arms, and legs. It doesn't itch at all, but it did grow slightly in size and quantity.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pityriasis rosea, antivirals & topical steroid

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photographs.
It seems to be pityriasis rosea,
It is a self limiting reaction to a viral infection.
I would recommend you to take antivirals like tablet aciclovir 400 mg thrice daily for 7 days and apply cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily for 2-3 weeks.
It slowly resolves in few weeks.
Antivirals are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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