What Causes Red Irritating Blotches On Skin?

Posted on Tue, 30 Dec 2014

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Tue, 30 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hello, My skin is breaking out in red blotches that won't go away. When I rub my hand across them the area feels rough. After a while they turn dark and scaley. I am wondering if it's an allergic reaction to a medication or something but this condition is getting progressively worse. Can you help me find out what is going on with my skin, I am very concerned about this and I don't have a dermatologist.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
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.
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