Red spots?

I have had these red spots for a few months now (4-6 months) and can not figure out how to get rid of them. Some days they are not so bad, and others it is. It is red and blotchy and some of the marks are raised and others are under the skin, it itches sometimes and I know its not acne. It is predominantly on my right side and only on my chest. More pictures were added to my profile. Does anyone know what it might be, I read around online and read about fungus infection?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be pityriasis rosea. Pityriasis rosea is a common human skin disease which presents as numerous patches of pink or red oval rash. The rash may be accompanied by low-grade headache, fever, nausea and fatigue and sometimes by itching.

No treatment is usually required. In most patients, the condition lasts only a matter of weeks or months(upto six months)

If the rash persists then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist. Other possibilities have to be ruled out then. I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.