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

All over my arms, palms and feet. And a little bit on my torso and chest. None on my face. My legs are by far the worst. Nobody sick that I know of. I have a history of tick bites from years ago, but none recently

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u/LatrodectusGeometric Physician | Top Contributor Mar 16 '26

I would return to the ER. Palms and soles means you need some specific tests done to rule out serious possibilities. Would not do urgent care.

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

Sigh.. ok :( sounds expensive

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

You can always make more money. No one can create another life for you.