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What can this rash be?

What can this rash possibly be. My bf doesn't have insurance but he says its been there for a year, it's NOT itchy. Doesn't hurt. But it is worse in his inner arms and chest. There are a few on different parts of his body but they're spread out. Any ideas? Help

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    4 years ago

    Tick bites can cause a circular rash. There is usually sign of the the tick. A small dark pinpoint may be a tick. If there is no dark pinpoint in the center, the tick is either gone or it is not a tick bite. It would be best for a physician to take a look to determine if it is a tick bite or something else..

    Other possibilities are allergic reaction to food, drink, etc. Try to remember what you ate hours before you noticed the rash.

    Itt could also be a staph infection. Clothing such as socks, shirts, uniforms, etc. should be cleaned and dried thoroughly. Keep the areas affected clean and dry.

    Again, it would take a physician expertise to help you.

  • 4 years ago

    Psoriasis or candida. If it's been there over a year and it's not painful or itchy, I wouldn't freak out. He can try putting dandruff shampoo on it for 10 minutes a day. I went to the doctor repeatedly and they shrugged me off with no advice because I didn't hurt or itch and it stayed for years, only to find out from a customer at work that dandruff shampoo was the solution.

  • 4 years ago

    Could be all sorts of things. Probably ring worm (maybe) or as another user said, Lyme disease.

  • 4 years ago

    they look very circular.

    do you or does he have a dog, cat??

    could be ringworm, are they raised or is the skin just red??

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  • 4 years ago

    it could be allergies but he needs to get it checked

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    My guess would be ringworm

  • B
    Lv 5
    4 years ago

    psorisis

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