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Irregular Shaped, Reddish Brown Patches On Skin Spreading From Stomach To Leg, Non-itchy. What Is It?
my daughter has developed reddish brown patches on her skin they began with one or two and are irregular in shape however they have spread and she now has some on her stomache back arm and leg . They are non itchy and do not appear to be bothering her general health. Can you shed any light on what they might be she is age fourteen
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Thu, 24 May 2012
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Mon, 28 Oct 2013
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Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having Tinea versicular infection.
Apply anti-fungal lotion on affected parts.
Consult dermatologist and get examined.
Physical examination will give correct view of the lesion.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that you might be having Tinea versicular infection.
Apply anti-fungal lotion on affected parts.
Consult dermatologist and get examined.
Physical examination will give correct view of the lesion.
Ok and take care.
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