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I worried my son spot on his back is symptomatic of lyme disease. weve used, otc creams, a prescription steroid cream, a prescription steroid/anti-fungal cream; the steroid cream helps takes away inflammation, but the spot is growing.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Might be/not: This would require a review of history /exam & maybe some testing to sort out. Schedule a visit.

Answered 7/20/2020

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A member asked:

I worried my son spot on his back is symptomatic of lyme disease. weve used, otc creams, a prescription steroid cream, a prescription steroid/anti-fungal cream; the steroid cream helps takes away inflammation, but the spot is growing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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