red dots with white circles

[ehlngreeneyes]

two days ago my boyfriend started getting the little red dots, not raised, around his torso, upper arms...not itchy.. within 24 hours they have spread everywhere down his legs even, super tiny but now with a white ring around them....is this a temp allergy to something? He is stubborn to go to the dr because he is normally so healthy, Im concerned more now if he is contagious.    anyideas?....anything at all will help lol   thanks o so much!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Since the rash has spread on the whole body, so it can be due to an allergic reaction or some viral rash. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. He can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. He can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).
If still the symptoms do not improve then please get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist.
I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.

[alex1019]

try taking benadryl and if that dont work have him go to a physician, it could be a virus.