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My daughter has red dots in a cluster on her back that aren't itchy or raised up. what could it be and what should she do?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Red dots: Without a picture i can only guess that your daughter may have a condition known as granuloma annulare, the cause of which is unknown. Treatment is not necessary as the rash will disappear OM its own.

Answered 6/10/2014

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