- Female
- 36 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm a bit worried about my health. My neutrophil count is 80, and I've been dealing with some kind of illness. At times, my skin develops these red patches, which seem to stick around for a week or two before slowly changing color. Do you have any idea what might be happening or if there's something I should be doing about this?
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consult dermatologist
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Haematologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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