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After a hot shower i had little red pin prick size spots on my belly it was also blotchy. it seemed to go away in 30min but i took benadryl (diphenhydramine). why rash?
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Could: be excessive heat causing the reaction.Attempt to use lukewarm water.
Answered 7/5/2014
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Hot shower: probably caused it. Coll down water temperature and see if that solves the problem.
Answered 7/5/2014
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