What causes spreading symmetrical rashes on face and body?
Patient: I have a rash that keeps spreading. have seen 4 doctors some say tinea others say allergic reaction One said possible scabies? .tried fungal creams and cortisone creams still no change but keeps spreading. my husband got a week later and now my daughter(not living at home) has it. rash appears symmetrical on face and body very faint and hard to see ,comes a in various shapes usually roundish with a very subtle outline and dy-rish inner and itchy ( the new ones itchy not the old) Doctor: Hello,   Symmetrical rash is most probably allergic rash and uncommonly tinea or scabies. But it is very important to rule out scabies and tinea. Because the drugs given for allergic rash can worsen the skin if the diagnosis is wrong. So, I recommend you to consult your Dermatologist  as soon as possible.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.