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What Causes Circular Red Patches On The Arms, Legs And Hips?
My male friend gets 1-2 inch circular patches, dark red in the center fading to light red. They are tender and start out raised. They are located on his arms and legs and last about a week. Also, his lips swell. There has been no change in his diet, etc. He has a history of Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease. He has not been to any forested areas in a year. He has seen a doctor.
hello there, he can try taking capsule Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 14 days. tablet cetirizine at bed time. it can be due to Lyme disease and RMSF. please let us know the result so that we can guide you further. regards
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What Causes Circular Red Patches On The Arms, Legs And Hips?
hello there, he can try taking capsule Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 14 days. tablet cetirizine at bed time. it can be due to Lyme disease and RMSF. please let us know the result so that we can guide you further. regards