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What Causes Rashes, Red Spots, Etc., On Skin?

Extremely itchy, burning, flaking rash on exact opposite sides of body and a red spot on the arch of both feet. Rash like flakey, peeling areas hair line and forehead, behind ears, genital area (more severe) lower back and around eyes, either side of nose. like a mirrored image.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

I understand from your query that you are having some rash on you body.

From your description, I would consider the diagnosis of P.rosea and P.versicolor.

P.rosea is an allergic skin reaction which occurs with red patches with scaly borders which appears in a " christmas tree" pattern like a mirror image. It resolves spontaneously within 6 weeks. You could apply a cream with 1% hydrocortisone twice a day for itching. You could also take an antihistamine like benadryl at bedtime.

P. versicolor is a mild fungal infection which presents on the chest and back. You can treat it with 1 % clotrimazole cream applied twice a day for 2-3 weeks.

Hope this helps you.

Take care.
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What Causes Rashes, Red Spots, Etc., On Skin?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. I understand from your query that you are having some rash on you body. From your description, I would consider the diagnosis of P.rosea and P.versicolor. P.rosea is an allergic skin reaction which occurs with red patches with scaly borders which appears in a christmas tree pattern like a mirror image. It resolves spontaneously within 6 weeks. You could apply a cream with 1% hydrocortisone twice a day for itching. You could also take an antihistamine like benadryl at bedtime. P. versicolor is a mild fungal infection which presents on the chest and back. You can treat it with 1 % clotrimazole cream applied twice a day for 2-3 weeks. Hope this helps you. Take care.