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What Causes Straight Red Lines On Left Side Of Body?

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Posted on Wed, 27 Aug 2014
Question: I have straight red lines on the left side of my body...they do not itch and they seem to appear where my skin is in contact with my sheets. and today I noticed some on my husbands back and he sleeps on his back like I sleep on my left side
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Allergic .

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your history.

This looks very obvious that there is something in the bed-sheet or the bed that is causing this atypical allergic reaction.

The treatment is change both the bed and the sheets altogether

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What Causes Straight Red Lines On Left Side Of Body?

Brief Answer: Allergic . Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your history. This looks very obvious that there is something in the bed-sheet or the bed that is causing this atypical allergic reaction. The treatment is change both the bed and the sheets altogether