A 26-year-old male asked:
What i thought was a pimple, turned into a rash. red, itchy, and swollen. no pus/comedo. has lasted for 4 days. not sure how to treat/go to doc.
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Dr. Mark Mcgranahananswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
See your doctor: Recommend that you see a doctor about this one. There are many potential causes including bacterial infection, fungal rash, poison ivy, eczema, etc.. Good luck!
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