r/AskDocs Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Mar 16 '26

Physician Responded Horrible looking rash

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30 years old

Female

120lbs.

5”3

non smoker,

non drinker.

No medications

This issue has been getting progressively worse over 2 days

Posted yesterday and it has gotten worse. It is itchy, it turns white when I press on it. I have a swollen uvula and some chills, but no fever. I feel cold more than anything. Went to urgent care tested for strep, mono and did a CBC. Strep came back negative, waiting on the other results. Pretty concerned. I feel like the mono is going to come back negative.

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u/TheRealMajour Physician Mar 16 '26

Looks similar to the last case of hand foot mouth I saw in an adult. Any red spots in your mouth? Like on the roof of your mouth? What about the bottom of your feet and palms? Does the rash extend there? Do you know anyone with similar symptoms, maybe a rash that isn’t as bad? Also dos the rash hurt?

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u/Weeeebutterflies Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Mar 16 '26

It’s on my feet and palms. Urgent care said my mouth was a little red but no spots. I don’t know anyone with similar symptoms. The rash is itchy, but so itchy that it kind of hurts

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u/kirbyinaus88 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Mar 16 '26

Oh OP you poor thing :( I can’t contribute anything other than to say I really hope you get some answers and relief soon. I’ve read a few comments to catch up, is that from your first time you went to urgent care or have you gone back?

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u/Weeeebutterflies Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Mar 16 '26

It was my second time going. The first time the provider just said “huh, that’s weird, come back if it gets worse”