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There are red spots all over stomach, back, arms and legs. its not itchy and smooth to touch. not irritating either. what could it be?

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Rash: Since it does not itch there is diminished concern for scabies. Consider lichen planus or pitaryasis rosea (pr), thought to be viral. Both are usually self limiting.

Dr Ades agreed

Answered 5/1/2018

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A member asked:

There are red spots all over stomach, back, arms and legs. its not itchy and smooth to touch. not irritating either. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Dr Ades agreed

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