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Jun 29, 2009
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red ring on arm
I have a red ring about 2" wide, on my upper arm, Nothing on inside, no itch, no pain
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Bhupinder Kaur, MD
Jun 30, 2009
To: robin21757
Hello,
Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be discoid eczema ,pityriasis rosea, or
ringworm
Athlete's foot
Jock itch
Ringworm of the scalp
Ringworm, tinea capitis - close-up
Ringworm, tinea corporis on an infant's leg
Ringworm, tinea corporis on the leg
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Tinea (ringworm)
Tinea capitis
Tinea corporis
.
Pityriasis rosea is a
common
Common cold
human
Hcg in urine
Hiv infection
Human bites
skin disease which presents as numerous
patches
Allergy testing
Skin color - patchy
of pink or red oval rash. The rash may be accompanied by low-grade headache,
fever
Febrile seizures
Fever
Fever blisters and canker sores
Herpes labialis (oral herpes simplex)
Rheumatic fever
Signs of scarlet fever
Allergic rhinitis
Coccidioidomycosis
Fever blister
Histoplasmosis
Malaria
, nausea and fatigue and sometimes by
itching
Causes of vaginal itching
Eye burning - itching and discharge
Itching
Jock itch
Muscle twitching
Vaginal 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.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Warm regards.
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