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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
brown blotches
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 16, 2004 12:00AM
, Mar 16, 2004 12:00AM
Rashes that come on suddenly and cover a wide area are often not very serious at all. They could be a fungal infection--not serious and easy to treat. They could be a virus, that will go away on its own. They could be a form of eczema, which needs just a cream. Why not have him see a doctor to find out?
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by Smokinjoe, Mar 17, 2004 12:00AM
I second what the doctor says. What's embarrassing about brown spots on the body? Gee whiz...
