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Hi i am 24 years old and i developed a red dry patch between my breast and i have some on the edge of my scalp and behind my ear?

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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

Dry: could be a variety of things from eczema, psoriasis, to a skin fungal infection. Only way to know for sure is get it looked at. Start with your family doctor.

Answered 12/8/2015

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A member asked:

Hi i am 24 years old and i developed a red dry patch between my breast and i have some on the edge of my scalp and behind my ear?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

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