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Rash All Over The Body, Looks Like Ringworm. Virtual Lesions/herpes Family?

I have seen my doctor because I have developed a rash all over my body... The bumps rge in size with the biggest looking like ringworm with a dark center sometime peeling and than a ton of bumps everywhere else red in color some have black or brown centers... He said it may be a virus or virual leisions... Something from the herpes family....
Thu, 30 May 2013
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It is PITYRIASIS ROSEA.these type of lesion distributed all over the body along the skin lines . it is associated with herpes virus 6 or 7. it is a seif limiting disorder so dont worry . Avoid excessive use of soap . Apply emollient like white soft paraffin or coconut oil . Also apply clobetasol propionate cream locally on the lesion .Take tablet atarax 25 mg daily at night.
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Rash All Over The Body, Looks Like Ringworm. Virtual Lesions/herpes Family?

It is PITYRIASIS ROSEA.these type of lesion distributed all over the body along the skin lines . it is associated with herpes virus 6 or 7. it is a seif limiting disorder so dont worry . Avoid excessive use of soap . Apply emollient like white soft paraffin or coconut oil . Also apply clobetasol propionate cream locally on the lesion .Take tablet atarax 25 mg daily at night.