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I have red spots that were scaly and itchy all over my groin, thigh, torso, and a few on my left arm. what could this be?

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Hard to say: without more information or a picture. Could it be eczema? fungus? infection? dermatitis? Will have to a practitioner look at it

Answered 2/11/2018

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Dr. Murray Wellner answered

?psoriasis: This could be psoriasis....I would initially treat it with topical steroids and anti-histamines....Dr. Wellner

Answered 6/10/2018

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A member asked:

I have red spots that were scaly and itchy all over my groin, thigh, torso, and a few on my left arm. what could this be?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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