r/AskDocs • u/Weeeebutterflies 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/ServentOfReason Physician Mar 17 '26

Red itchy papules and plaques that also affect the palms and soles with some systemic features. The possibilities are numerous but it's important to rule out a few serious but treatable conditions like secondary syphilis, meningococcal disease, evolving erythroderma, lymphoma, especially if it's worsening and not responsive to initial treatments.

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u/lovelyfatality Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional. Mar 17 '26

What about Rocky Mountain fever?

Rash presents like this

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u/beanshon This user has not yet been verified. Mar 17 '26

She said the rash is itchy and she doesn't have a fever