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What Does It Mean When Lesions Is Popping Up All

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jul 2020
Question: what does it mean when lesions is popping up all over the body ?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Eczema or folliculitis, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
What kind of lesions are you talking about?
Multiple red coloured itchy plaques on the body is due to eczema or if there are pus filled painful papules, it indicates folliculitis.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (47 minutes later)
the first two are the biggest and the third one is the ones thats popping up every where
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Lichen planus or porokeratosis, answer few questions

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and there are few possibilities: either lichen planus or porokeratosis.
I need to ask you few questions:
What is the duration of the lesions?
Are they associated with itching, burning and pain?
What are the body sites involved ?
Do you have any other ailments or taking any medicines?
Kindly revert with the answers.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 days later)
they started popping up over time so its been about 2 almost 3yrs

certain ones itch

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (0 minute later)
they are more so popping up on my right side more than anything
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Porokeratosis, can try 5 florouracil

Detailed Answer:
These are looking like porokeratosis.
It is a chronic and resistant hyperkeratotic skin condition.
I would recommend you to apply 5 florouracil 5 percent cream on the affected areas once daily for 3-4 weeks.
This will provide some improvement.
It is a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it.
Oral medicines are not very effective in this condition.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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What Does It Mean When Lesions Is Popping Up All

Brief Answer: Eczema or folliculitis, upload pictures Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to ask a doctor service What kind of lesions are you talking about? Multiple red coloured itchy plaques on the body is due to eczema or if there are pus filled painful papules, it indicates folliculitis. I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly. Regards Dr Asmeet