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Itchy red rash for 11 months, front of left leg below knee. antibiotic, otc creme & oral and creme prescription steroid didn't work & doesn't spread.

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Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

Punch Bx: Small biopsy of the lesion will guide treatment path.

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Answered 11/7/2013

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