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Do they get bigger ??

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mmmc05
mmmc05

I’m getting more ‘spots’ but everyone is getting bigger and bigger. Is this normal??

The doctor told me it was PR but I’m now not sure sad

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  • tracy0711
    tracy0711 mmmc05

    Posted

    Mine definitely got bigger. They got more itchy as they dried although mine felt more lime I had stickers in my clothes. Irritating more than itchy but very irritating!!!
  • Seattleredhead
    Seattleredhead mmmc05

    Posted

    Im wondering too. Mine are tiny spots, not the oval ones have posted pics of. 
  • stazstaz
    stazstaz mmmc05

    Posted

    Mine got bigger and bigger! Things to look for: Does your rash respond to Benedryl? If it gets less red/itchy/goes away for a little while, you have contact dermatitis. If it is an oval, with raised edges, try a jock itch or athlete;s foot cream. If it reacts within 3 days, it is ringworm. If the edges of the rash are raised, and the inside of the oval is flat, and there is no liquid in the raised edge, you MAY have PR, but there are at least three other rashes it could be,

    You are the patient, you are PAYING the doctor, he/she works for you!!!!!!! Get a biopsy.

  • mmmc05
    mmmc05

    Posted

    Thanks all

    They are certainly drying out now and have started itching whilst drying.

    But I am still getting a few more appear.

    Maybe an appointment with a different doctor

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