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A 61-year-old female asked:

I got a flat oval red rash, no specific skin texture, the diameter of 1-2 cm on the back and abdomen. there're about 10 of them. itches when touched.

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Dr. Richard Zimon
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Sounds like: Pityriasis Rosea (a viral skin rash) if so will be limited and go away on its own! (BTW it's NOT contagious!) Hope this is helpful Just a thought! Dr Z
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Last updated Jan 1, 2017

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