red circle skin irritation

Recently I have had a couple red spots pop up on my neck, middle of my back, and shoulder. It does not look like a ring worm but is raised and red. I have some photos as close as i could get. the one on my neck is the size of a dime and the back something like a nickel.
http://imgur.com/nOP7el&CzV8Q

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These rashes can be due to hives, allergies, eczema, heat rash or 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 itching. 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 dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.