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What could cause small red and white maculopapular rashes that bleed and scab over when you pick at them(longer than 6 months)?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

As U described. : They r pimples that u keep from healing by constantly picking @. Keep the area clean with good old soap and water, cover with a bandaid to remind u not 2 pick as u often do the picking out of habit. I feel that this is the problem. Keep clean and hands off!.

Answered 7/15/2013

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