A 21-year-old female asked:
I have a red oval shaped spot on my lower back to the right. it is sensitive/itchy and 2-4 inches in length, 1-2 inches in width. it has been therr for 1yr aprox. dime sized red spots are appearing on my right thigh. what is it/do i go to the doctor?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Go to Dr or consult with us and take pictures and send or we can see on video.
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Reviewed Oct 09, 2021

Dr. Richard Romanoanswered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
It's not possible to provide a clear answer without seeing it. So seeing a doctor is needed. It is possible that since it is spreading it is a fungal or bacterial infection?
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Reviewed Oct 12, 2021
Last updated Oct 12, 2021
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