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A 28-year-old male asked:

I have developed a rash & no clue what it is. started with red bumps on left waistline, then right, then right arm, now left. it looks almost like severe acne, but isn't and itches. any ideas?

4 doctor answers5 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Rhoades
Family Medicine 50 years experience
See for Exam: Rashes can only be DX with visual inspection and exam. I would suggest seeing your DR and get the correct DX and treatment if necessary.
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Dr. David Feig
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Could be serious: could be sign of a tick bite you should seek medical attention right away
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Dr. Larry Xanthopoulos
Pediatrics 24 years experience
See dermatologist: Best to see the dermatologist and get a good exam to figure out what this is.
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Dr. Jerome Litt
Dermatology 73 years experience
ITCHY RASH OF BODY: HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD IT? NO WAY OF TELLING WITHOUT A PHOTO. SEE YOUR DOCTOR SOONEST.
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Last updated Feb 5, 2021

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