Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Small Circular Raised Rashes On Arms, Chest And Legs?
Posted on
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
Answered on
Wed, 12 Nov 2014
Last reviewed on
Question :
I've recently began to develop some small circular, raised ringworm-like rashes on my body, mostly on my arms, chest, back and legs. They're very itchy at times and they flake and dry up when I scratch them. Eventually they go away and turn a very distinctive dark brown. Once they turn that color is when I notice that they don't itch or bother me anymore. (Also, nearly 10 years ago I was diagnosed with and treated for pityriasis rosea.) What could be causing this unusual rash? Could the pityriasis rosea have come back? Or it is something else?
I've recently began to develop some small circular, raised ringworm-like rashes on my body, mostly on my arms, chest, back and legs. They're very itchy at times and they flake and dry up when I scratch them. Eventually they go away and turn a very distinctive dark brown. Once they turn that color is when I notice that they don't itch or bother me anymore. (Also, nearly 10 years ago I was diagnosed with and treated for pityriasis rosea.) What could be causing this unusual rash? Could the pityriasis rosea have come back? Or it is something else?
Brief Answer:
Please, can you provide an image for this rash?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this rash that you have described. The description makes it suggestive of a possible pityriasis. This is most common on the back where the distribution mimics the appearance of a Christmas tree. The itch associated with this rash is very mild. It generally doesn't require a specific treatment and resolves all by itself. I will advise that supply an image of this rash for inspection and more information and recommendations.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Look forward to reviewing this image and providing ore information on this.
Please, can you provide an image for this rash?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this rash that you have described. The description makes it suggestive of a possible pityriasis. This is most common on the back where the distribution mimics the appearance of a Christmas tree. The itch associated with this rash is very mild. It generally doesn't require a specific treatment and resolves all by itself. I will advise that supply an image of this rash for inspection and more information and recommendations.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Look forward to reviewing this image and providing ore information on this.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
