Red Blotches Appeared On Back, No Pain Or Itching. How To Remove This?

Posted on Sat, 30 Mar 2013

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Question : I am 32 years old, I noticed this morning little red blotches in a group around the middle of my back around spine. They do not itch or hurt. They are still there and do not know what they are. They are the size of an eraser head.

Answered by Dr. Pravin Banodkar (-5 hours later)

Hello
Thanks for the query posted .
I would be pleased to answer your query .

They look like Polymorphic Light Eruption or Pityriasis Rosea.
This can occur due to viral infection or due to sun exposure .
They need to be treated with Cortisone which is available over the counter twice a day .

Thanks and Takecare

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pravin Banodkar (48 minutes later)

Ok well I have not been exposed to any sun without a shirt on since last summer. I have been sneezing alot lately. Could sinus or allergy cause this? I will try the cream.

Answered by Dr. Pravin Banodkar (2 days later)

Thanks for the reply .
Yes Cold Sinus secondary to Viral infection can cause this Allergic skin rash .
Do try the creams.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar