A 44-year-old member asked:
I've suddenly broken out in red, itchy spots all over my arms, legs, hips, back and head - what's going on?
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Dr. Payam Rafat answered
21 years experience in Podiatry
Have it evaluated: There are many types and causes of skin rashes. Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash on the skin. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.
Answered on Dec 7, 2019
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A 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
51 years experience in Rheumatology
Get it evaluated: It is impossible to answer without be able to see the rash. Let your primary care doctor or a dermatologist take a look.
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A female asked:
Dr. Jonathan Blank answered
30 years experience in Anesthesiology
Itchy skin: There r a number of causes it depends on what the skin looks like if red and elevated and scaley it's eczema or or psoriasis it can be just dry skin
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A male asked:
Dr. Yun Tran answered
15 years experience in Family Medicine
Could be: They could be blackheads (comedones) although unusual on arms and legs. Ask your doctor to look at it.
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
24 years experience in Psychiatry
We won't be able: to determine the cause of these symptoms via this forum. I do recommend that you have this medically evaluated - especially in the light of significan ... Read More
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