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Q: are holes in back eczema or STDs ?

asked by: Grumpy_Bear1220 on February 19th, 2008

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My cousin's roommate says she has exema (sp), but she has holes in her back. She says that they look like holes that could be made from a bbgun. What I'm wondering is: Is this normal for exema (sp) or could this be something to do possibly with STDs? We really want to know because I work in a daycare and I don't want to get anything or spread anything. If anyone can help me I would really appreciate it.

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Grumpy_Bear1220

replied on February 21st, 2008

New User

Anyone?!?!?!?!!?

Can anyone at all help me with this?

antigone

replied on February 23rd, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

That does not sound like eczema to me. If is on her back it is probably not associated with an STD. Do not touch her skin or bedding or clothes. Wash your hands frequently and you should be ok.

Tylanas

replied on February 23rd, 2008

Especially eHealthy

I can't see how this is related to an STD or eczema and is also doesn't sound like it is something that she can spread; aka, it doesn't sound like a disease. Thus, I wouldn't freak out about washing her clothing and bedding and whatnot. That's a very germophobic reaction and I think it's completely unnecessary.

She just needs to go to a dermatologist and have him or her look at the "holes".

SkyeBlue

replied on February 5th, 2009

New User

A friend of mine has holes in her back like that and she has Lupus.

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