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What Causes Cherry-red Discoloration On The Arms, Face And Chest?
Question: I am 57 y/o lady who gets up in the morning feeling a little run down. But come 1-2 in the afternoon, every afternoon, I have this cherry red discoloration on my arms, face and chest. My temp goes up with this and my throat is sore.
Brief Answer:
Further information needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I need to ask you for how long has this been going on? Also, could you upload an image of the cherry red discoloration on your arms, face and chest? You could be suffering from a viral infection but I will have to wait for your response to be able to guide you further.
Regards
Further information needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I need to ask you for how long has this been going on? Also, could you upload an image of the cherry red discoloration on your arms, face and chest? You could be suffering from a viral infection but I will have to wait for your response to be able to guide you further.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I will do my best to take a picture of it this afternoon when it happens again. I can tell you that it looks like a very bad, non blistered sunburn.
Brief Answer:
Will wait for your response.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks. I will wait for your response. Based on that I would guide you further.
Regards
Will wait for your response.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks. I will wait for your response. Based on that I would guide you further.
Regards
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