Question 1

red on checks followed by neck hands then near diaper area near thigh.white spots are showing up. had cold and bit of coughing for 3 days.what is it?

Accepted Answer

See below: Please take your child to the pediatrician as rash is rather difficult to evaluate over the internet. Good luck!

Question 2

hi there, i went to hawaii and had a bad burn on my thigh. it is painful a week later and has a few white spots. there's one red little bump/blister.

Accepted Answer

Below: Keep the area in question moisturized and clean.
Do not "pop" the blister, let it resolve by itself
When the blister does leak fluid, then remove the skin on top, and clean the area.  then apply bacitracin over the area.

Question 3

i started having white spots on my triceps and thigh region after consuming some bodybuilding supplements.one of them is a pre workout and creatine supplement.is there any way to reduce or remove those white spots?it has been there for some time.

Accepted Answer

Maybe not related?: Not sure why supplements would cause white spots on the skin. Rashes are hard to describe in words. Some whitish spots are dry, sensitive skin spots (a mild form of eczema). However, some fungal infections can look like whitish spots if the problem is mild (tinea versicolor causes such spots). A primary care doctor or dermatologist can look to see what might be the best treatment.

Question 4

i have a cluster of petechiae spots on upper leg (6-7). more have appeared on that leg and now theyre on my other leg too. should i see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Need medical examina: Petichiae is a difficult diagnosis to make for most of us. So you should go see your doctor for examination and a blood count.
The common causes are  daily Aspirin use or low platelet count(This can be checked with a CBC(Complete blood count) though your doctor.

Question 5

why do i have white spots coming on my legs?...

Accepted Answer

Skin lesions: It will be helpful to see the lesion to help you better. Several conditions that can present like white spots : vitiligo, eczema, psoriasis, lichen planus, tinea versicolor etc.

Question 6

why do i have flat brown spots all over my back and upper leg?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say : Without seeing them, but sound like benign spots called keratosis thst are a result of sun exposure and come out as you get older.

Question 7

is 2 petichiae spots on a 2 yo upper leg bad? would it spread quick if serious? i have same dots and so do my other kids. how do i know if serious?

Accepted Answer

Petechiae: At the moment two petechiae bears watching. They may be due coughing or other stressful motion. If they begin to spread rapidly head for the er asap. This is especially true if fever is present.

Question 8

my friend she had some white spots on her both legs for almost 2 years. now they are becoming bigger an emboss. but she doesn't feel anything. help?

Accepted Answer

Might need biopsy: Any unusual lesion on the skin that changes should be evaluated by a dermatologist or surgeon to make sure that they don't need to be biopsied or removed.

Question 9

white spots on arms and legs?

Accepted Answer

White Spots: White spots on your arms and legs can be caused by sun damage, a form of eczema called pityriasis alba, a fungal infection called tinea versicolor and a depigmenting disease called vitiligo.  See your dermatologist for a diagnosis and treatment.

Question 10

white spots in skin on legs chest and back. suggest remedies?

Accepted Answer

White spots on skin: Many times these white spots are from a fungal infection. My patients get some relief slowly with a daily dose of Fluconazole or ketoconazole.  I often recommend a ten day prescription for this.

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White spots on upper leg

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Red on checks followed by neck hands then near diaper area near thigh.white spots are showing up. had cold and bit of coughing for 3 days.what is it?

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Hi there, i went to hawaii and had a bad burn on my thigh. it is painful a week later and has a few white spots. there's one red little bump/blister.

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I started having white spots on my triceps and thigh region after consuming some bodybuilding supplements.one of them is a pre workout and creatine supplement.is there any way to reduce or remove those white spots?it has been there for some time.

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I have a cluster of petechiae spots on upper leg (6-7). more have appeared on that leg and now theyre on my other leg too. should i see a doctor?

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Why do i have white spots coming on my legs?...

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Why do i have flat brown spots all over my back and upper leg?

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Is 2 petichiae spots on a 2 yo upper leg bad? would it spread quick if serious? i have same dots and so do my other kids. how do i know if serious?

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My friend she had some white spots on her both legs for almost 2 years. now they are becoming bigger an emboss. but she doesn't feel anything. help?

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White spots on arms and legs?

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White spots in skin on legs chest and back. suggest remedies?

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