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Round patches of skin that starts out small then spreads. after a few weeks the patch is dry and flaky.

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

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DRY FLAKY SKIN PATCH: WITHOUT SEEING THESE DRY SCALY SKIN PATCHES THERE IS NO WAY WE CAN TELL. DO THEY ITCH? IT COULD BE A HARMLESS DISORDER CALLED PITYRIASIS ROSEA. DO SEE A DERMATOLOGIST. BEST LUCK

Answered 8/2/2015

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Dr. Michael Moran answered

Ringworm?: Could be a highly contagious fungal infection of the skin, called Ringworm. You may need to see a Dermatologist.

Answered 4/11/2016

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A member asked:

Round patches of skin that starts out small then spreads. after a few weeks the patch is dry and flaky.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jerome Litt answered

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