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I have a rash. one doc said bed bugs. the next said eczema. they are sporadic welts ann patches of red rashes. any insight? very itchy. on tummy &back

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Dr. Vijay Karia answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Eczema: Both of the diagnoses are plausible. Bed bug bites also happen often on the arms and legs. Also, you may find them if you search and you might notice a pungent odor. If these are not the case, it is more likely eczema. Try the treatment they have prescribed for a few weeks and see if the symptoms are eliminated.

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Answered 10/14/2017

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A member asked:

I have a rash. one doc said bed bugs. the next said eczema. they are sporadic welts ann patches of red rashes. any insight? very itchy. on tummy &back

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vijay Karia answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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