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Hi! i've red spots/small rashes on the back of my hands, from my thumbs until my index fingers in a semicircle. it's itch and burn. what's this? thank

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Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Semicircular rash: Multiple possibilities. see your dermatologist. Some of the possibilities include granuloma annulare, contact dermatitis, nummular eczema, Your doctor may want to biopsy the rash for definitive diagnosis.

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Answered 1/28/2017

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A member asked:

Hi! i've red spots/small rashes on the back of my hands, from my thumbs until my index fingers in a semicircle. it's itch and burn. what's this? thank

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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