skin rash

I am getting a circular spots on my legs that are bright red in color with a scaly top layer.  This rash does not itch and I only know I have these spots when I see them.  I am also getting the same thing on my face (just around my eyebrows).  When the spots finally "fade" away they leave a faint red mark. The spots are about about 1/2" in diameter on my legs and about a 1/4" around my eyebrows. I have tried hydrocortisone cream and neosporin with no change to the spots.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be discoid eczema ,pityriasis rosea, or hives.

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).Mild steroids can also be used.

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 pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.