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A member asked:
My son has small bumps on his back, chest, and inner thighs. what could it be (it is not chicken pox)?
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Not sure: Of course can't give you a definitive diagnosis but there is a condition called molluscum contagiosum that is quite common in children in those locations. I would recommend checking some pics on www.Aad.Org and see if it looks similar.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Have to see: Too many possibilities. Needs to be seen to tell you. Go see your doctor.
Answered 10/4/2016
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