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Red and yellow crusty spots all over upper body and arms.

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nadnerbsregdor
nadnerbsregdor

Hello everyone,

For the last 1 1/2 weeks I have been getting red spots about 1cm in diameter with a crusty yellow centre. They are not sore or itchy but do sometimes peel. They started of as a few on the few says but then progressively got larger in amount. For the last 3 days there has been no new spots.

I do suffer from dermatitis but have never had a rash like this before.

I also haven't used any new products such as deodorants or shampoos for the last year. I also haven't had any significant changes to my diet.

Thanks to anyone who can shed light on what these might be.

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee nadnerbsregdor

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    Strange that they do not itch as it looks very much like chicken pox. Do you know if you have had chicken pox?

    It does sound like a viral rash and as you say it is decreasing I think it may be on the way to leaving you. Strange viral rashes can crop up any time and just disappear without any harmful effects. However if you start to feel unwell then do see your doctor for further advice

    • nadnerbsregdor
      nadnerbsregdor Marina_Dee

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      thanks for the reply. My parents tell me i had chicken pox when i was 7 but they said it was a mild dose.

      as of today the rash remains but most of the spots are very faint.

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