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My son has some white patchy rash area with a circle of redness around it some pain and itchy?
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See primary care Dr.: The description suggests nummular eczema with secondary bacterial infection.
Answered 11/7/2012
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See dr: It is difficult to tell from your description if this rash is inflammatory or something like a fungus that is potentially contagious. The treatments are very different. You need to visit the doctor.
Answered 7/23/2012
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