Since 2 months, I have a spot (red, itchy) that appeared on my flank and others have appeared since. What can it be?

30-year-old womana year ago

I came back from a trip to the south (cruise, pool, spa and beaches in the eastern caribbean) at the end of November (28). Since then, I've had little itchy red patches appear. The first time I noticed it was on my way back from the shower, I had a spot about $2 larger that was red and a little itchy. Since then, I've had a few more, but smaller ones, on my right side, on my stomach and on my back. About 7-8 small "patches/"redness". I wasn't too worried, thinking that it would surely pass with time.

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Sarah-Yan Chagnon · a year ago

Hello,

Just to orient myself, where on your body would the first lesion have appeared? Do you feel that the lesions are slightly elevated from your healthy skin? Do you have any pictures of the lesions?

30-year-old woman · a year ago

It started on the side, along the ribs (on picture 1, it's the bottom spot)

30-year-old woman · a year ago

And maybe a little elevated, I feel it to the touch, but barely!

Sarah-Yan Chagnon · a year ago

I can't diagnose it as I'm not a doctor, but your situation and appearance reminds me of Gilbert's pink pytiriasis. Pytiriasis is a viral infection that affects young adults and starts with a single, slightly raised circular patch. Later, other smaller spots appear on the body.

https://www.merckmanuals.com/fr-ca/accueil/troubles-cutanés/psoriasis-et-troubles-squameux/pityriasis-rosé

If it is really this condition, it is self-limiting within 3 months, so it goes away by itself. If the itching is bothersome, a cortisone cream available in pharmacies can be applied.

30-year-old woman · a year ago

Interesting! Thank you!!! So I'll wait a few more weeks and if it's not resolved I'll follow up with a doctor!!!

Sarah-Yan Chagnon · a year ago

We look forward to hearing from you,

Sarah-Yan Chagnon, pharmacist

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