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What Causes Bruise Like Mark On Back Of Neck?
Question: My daughter has a bruise like mark on the back of her neck. Oddly perfectly circular. Not painful but just wondering what it's from
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Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM,
As per your description two differentials are possible - Tinea corporis and Lichen simplex chronicus.
Tinea corporis is a fungal infection which begins as a papule and later spread like a ring with central clearing also known as ringworm.
LSC is a group of closely set papules, most common site is nape of neck. This is also circular.
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Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM,
As per your description two differentials are possible - Tinea corporis and Lichen simplex chronicus.
Tinea corporis is a fungal infection which begins as a papule and later spread like a ring with central clearing also known as ringworm.
LSC is a group of closely set papules, most common site is nape of neck. This is also circular.
There is a feature to upload the image by yourself on the right side of this query page. You may utilize that. Alternatively, you can email it to YYYY@YYYY with subject line as "ATTN: Dr. Shahid Hassan".
Thanks
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