Red skin blotches on skin - with pics

[bigdreams87]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone has had these skin blotches appear on there skin or if anyone knows what it is.

I have them all over the right side of my torso where my liver would be, and now have them on my left side, and on my right side sort of on my waist line.

I will have a few of them appear over night, very red like the first pic, then they start to fade away like the second pic. I probably have 30 in a cluster semi faded over my liver while the ones on my waist line are the newest.

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/7220/skin1i.jpg


http://img684.imageshack.us/f/skin2liver.jpg/

^^ these were at one time very red like the first pic but have been fading more


Thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it can be pityriasis rosea. Initially, a primary plaque, called a herald patch, is seen. Then it is followed by a distinctive, generalized rash 1-2 weeks later. The rash lasts approximately 2-6 weeks and is found in a Christmas tree pattern over the trunk and abdomen.
Topical and oral steroids are needed. Water, sweat, and soap may cause irritation and should be avoided in the disease. Topical zinc oxide and calamine lotion are useful for pruritus.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it can be pityriasis rosea. Initially, a primary plaque, called a herald patch, is seen. Then it is followed by a distinctive, generalized rash 1-2 weeks later. The rash lasts approximately 2-6 weeks and is found in a Christmas tree pattern over the trunk and abdomen.
Topical and oral steroids are needed. Water, sweat, and soap may cause irritation and should be avoided in the disease. Topical zinc oxide and calamine lotion are useful for pruritus.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.