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Red Bumps On Back, After Scratching It Goes Away, Turns In Black Spots. What Could Be This?

Hello Doctor. I am trying to figure out why I have these Red bumps on my back. I receive them ever week.
I guess after I scratch them and they go away and turn into black spots weeks later. I happen to be looking I was on line one day with my 15 yr old daughter and was showing her stds and came across early symptoms of HIV with how the back had looked then I got scared for myself.I need to know what is this on my back?

Wed, 8 May 2013
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Hello,
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The bumps which you have could be body acne(pimples) or a folliculitis caused by yeast called Pityrosporum folliculitis. After inflammation subsides no matter what the skin lesion is it leaves behind a post inflammatory pigmentation. This pigmentation becomes worse if you handle it or scratch it. I would advice you to see a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis. It is unlikely to be HIV related.
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Red Bumps On Back, After Scratching It Goes Away, Turns In Black Spots. What Could Be This?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic The bumps which you have could be body acne(pimples) or a folliculitis caused by yeast called Pityrosporum folliculitis. After inflammation subsides no matter what the skin lesion is it leaves behind a post inflammatory pigmentation. This pigmentation becomes worse if you handle it or scratch it. I would advice you to see a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis. It is unlikely to be HIV related. Hope this helped Take care