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Rash starts with white pustule, evolves into itchy cigarette burn style rash. had it for years on back and legs?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Sounds like Impetigo: This sounds like impetigo, a bacterial infection of the skin caused by staphylococcus aureus or streptococcus pyogenes. Have your doctor culture a lesion and inside your nose. If a culture is positive topical treatment and decolonization would be indicated.

Answered 3/11/2014

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See dermatologist: Although you may have an infection issue, it is unusual to have it evolved into an itchy rash. Consult your dermatologist who may consider a skin biopsy on a few of the fresh lesions. I would also recommend that you get a blood test for your vitamin d3 level as well.

Answered 12/19/2013

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