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Any idea what this rash is? it itches like crazy. claritin (loratadine) and hydrocortisone have no effect. photo http://imgur.com/fgon8ed
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Itchy rash: Difficult to tell - contact dermatitis - would need to know how long it's been there -scratching will make ir worse - try a cold compress
Answered 5/14/2014
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