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What Causes Red Boil On Neck And Several Oval Spots All Over Body?
Question: About 3-4 weeks ago i noticed a red boil like spot erupt on my neck (about 1-1.5 cm diameter)) A few days/week later i found 15-20 other oval spots on my body (chest/abdomen/breast/back/neck) some quite small 2-3 mm others closer to 1 cm or bigger. They range in colour from pink to XXXXXXX (i have very fair complexion). I had been stressed about other things in life at that time so the spots on my back may have been there before. They do not itch at all. Some are raised (i can feel them), others are not. Some seem dry/scaly but most are not. Not sure if its related but about 3 months ago i developed a raised/scaly spot on upper thigh (about 1-1.5cm) that the doctor biopsied and said it was an actinic keratosis. (left upper thigh?? no sun there!). She used cryotherapy to remove but it is still there. (less red now but still tan/pink colour and still dry/scaly..actually closed to 2-2.5 cm now)). I have appointment with dermatologist herein canada in mid August. What do you think ?
Brief Answer:
Generalised skin eruptions, upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Now from the description, I can see that you have a generalised skin disease with multiple lesions all over the body. I suspect it to be either eczematous or something like pityriasis rosea .
But I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions before we can be sure of the diagnosis .
Please click some close up pictures of the skin rash and upload them here on this page .
I am sure I will be able to help you more once I have a look at the exact skin lesions.
Dr Geetika Paul
Generalised skin eruptions, upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Now from the description, I can see that you have a generalised skin disease with multiple lesions all over the body. I suspect it to be either eczematous or something like pityriasis rosea .
But I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions before we can be sure of the diagnosis .
Please click some close up pictures of the skin rash and upload them here on this page .
I am sure I will be able to help you more once I have a look at the exact skin lesions.
Dr Geetika Paul
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
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