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Does A Purple Circle On Forearm Indicate Lyme Disease?

My son has a big purple circle on his front forearm hes had it since last Wednesday his doctor didn t know what it is but took blood test but won t get results til Wednesday someone said they saw a mark like it and said it was Lyme disease is it
Thu, 9 Apr 2020
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Hello,

It is unlikely a Lyme disease related rash. Consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. It will be better if you attach a picture in the follow up query.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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Does A Purple Circle On Forearm Indicate Lyme Disease?

Hello, It is unlikely a Lyme disease related rash. Consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. It will be better if you attach a picture in the follow up query. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain