Question 1

asthma since birth nw pain at lower left of chest cxr says pleural effusion in left lung night sweats recurring fever sob red rash upper back male 31?

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These symptoms: and xray findings require a COMPLETE evaluation starting with rule out of Tuberculosis or SARCOIDOSIS (Speak with your Asthma specialist or Primary Care Provider and have these possibilities ( and others) addressed!
Hope this helps...Good luck!
Dr Z

Question 2

itchy red rash on left upper back its turning my skin dark?

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Rash: It can be an eczema rash or a fungal rash. You can try an antifungal/cortisone cream. If no improvement or worsening please see a doctor for examination.

Question 3

i have a red bump on my upper back that hurts and never had one before? it looks like a pimple but i have never had a pimple like this.and never had pimples/acne on my back just wondering if it could be a bite or somthing else.

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Without : Without examining you, its hard to say for certain what you have, but the red, painful lump you are experiencing could be a boil.

Boils usually start out as tender, red areas which become hard and then eventually develop a "head" of white pus. Once this drains, the area usually heals on its own. Most of these are caused by staphylococcus aureas, a common bacteria found on the skin. Occasionally, however, the can be caused by mrsa, the antibiotic resistent kind of staph bacteria.

Next time you develop one of these infections, start out by applying warm compresses to the area to help draw the infection out. Then, you should see your doctor so that they can drain it, test for what bacteria is causing it and be able to treat you appropriately - sometimes with antibiotics, sometimes just with drainage. If you ever develop fever, chills, or feel ill with this infection, call your doctor immediately.

You can try and prevent these infections by practicing good hygiene and using anti-bacterial soaps. Your doctor may have other suggestions for prevention.

Question 4

i have been having an itchy scalp for a week and also have red dots on my upper back that itch. my scalp itches when i shower and try to sleep.

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? Dandruff: Or seborrhoeic dermatitis, you want to to see your doctor, meanwhile you may try using OTC anti dandruff shampoo, good luck

Question 5

itchy red bumps clustered on upper back- i noticed them a couple days ago when i woke up. i have a halo nevus that they seem to be clustered near.

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Need to see Doctor: There are several possibility for this rash
best to treat would be see primary care
keep clean and dry
best not to put cream on first.

Question 6

this weekend have about 15 raised round red spots mostly on upper back side of each arm that look like insect bites. not bed bugs. how can this be?

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Cannot say: Do the lesions itch burn or hurt. That makes a difference. You should see a dermatologist to determine what they are.

Question 7

i have an very itchy rash for the past 4 weeks little pin pric red bumps on my upper back, chest, stomach and upper arm areas i'm a 30 year old female?

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Rash: The rash needs to be examined to be diagnosed and treated properly, you should see your doctor.

Question 8

i scratched a mole on my upper back. it bled, scabbed and healed. doctor wasn't worried. since then, there is redness around where scabbed. red flag?

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If your doctor: is not worried about skin cancer, it is most likely just irritated keratosis.  You might be getting a slight local infection, so you should show it again to your doctor.

Question 9

i have a soft bump on my upper back it kind of red?

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Reallly i need to : see as it may be a cyst or angiolipoma, but without physically seeing it I can't be sure, so make appointment with dermatologist

Question 10

i have a hard red itchy lump in the middle of my upper back what could this be?

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See a dermatologist: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

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Asthma since birth nw pain at lower left of chest cxr says pleural effusion in left lung night sweats recurring fever sob red rash upper back male 31?

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Itchy red rash on left upper back its turning my skin dark?

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I have a red bump on my upper back that hurts and never had one before? it looks like a pimple but i have never had a pimple like this.and never had pimples/acne on my back just wondering if it could be a bite or somthing else.

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I have been having an itchy scalp for a week and also have red dots on my upper back that itch. my scalp itches when i shower and try to sleep.

A member asked:

Itchy red bumps clustered on upper back- i noticed them a couple days ago when i woke up. i have a halo nevus that they seem to be clustered near.

A member asked:

This weekend have about 15 raised round red spots mostly on upper back side of each arm that look like insect bites. not bed bugs. how can this be?

A member asked:

I have an very itchy rash for the past 4 weeks little pin pric red bumps on my upper back, chest, stomach and upper arm areas i'm a 30 year old female?

A member asked:

I scratched a mole on my upper back. it bled, scabbed and healed. doctor wasn't worried. since then, there is redness around where scabbed. red flag?

A member asked:

I have a soft bump on my upper back it kind of red?

A member asked:

I have a hard red itchy lump in the middle of my upper back what could this be?

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