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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Brown Patch on skin discoloration
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Brown Patch on skin discoloration
by tfinez, Mar 03, 2006 12:00AM
Hi Doc,
I have the brown patch on my shoulder and one on my lower back its not raised or anything. Im a straight male I had unprotected sex in december got tested in january it came back negative. Could this be a rash associated with HIV? if not what is it? it doesant hurt or itch just brown (or discolored ono fluid filled patches. thanks for your help DOC.
I have the brown patch on my shoulder and one on my lower back its not raised or anything. Im a straight male I had unprotected sex in december got tested in january it came back negative. Could this be a rash associated with HIV? if not what is it? it doesant hurt or itch just brown (or discolored ono fluid filled patches. thanks for your help DOC.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 05, 2006 12:00AM
, Mar 05, 2006 12:00AM
Whatever this is, it certainly doesn't sound as though it has anything to do with HIV. It could be eczema, a superficial fungus, or some other common and unimportant condition. To get it diagnosed and treated, however, somebody is going to have to see it in person.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by Krisschuck16, Apr 08, 2006 12:00AM
To: Doc
My husband and I both have little,light brown patches(almost perfect circles) on our inner theighs. What could this be?
by dj130, Jul 07, 2008 06:50PM
A related discussion, tan patches on inner thigh was started.
