Suggest Treatment For Red Rashes On Face

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2015

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Fri, 23 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have had a red rash on my face and upper chest for about a week. My GP did not know what it was. I never had the measles and just wondering......

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern. There are various causes of rash on chest and face including bacterial and fungal infections.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

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