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A 62-year-old female asked:
What causes small red sores on skin that itch and open when rubbed; in abdomen and chest and back. have had pain under armpits and breasts also.?
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Dr. Sanjay Kumaranswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
See a doctor: It is inappropriate to diagnose your condition based on the description. It would be risky to suggest some possible conditions that cause this. Do the right thing. Show it to a doctor!
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