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Is it adequate to treat a rash of unknown origin with steroids? saw a doc who barely looked at rash and this was his dx.
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Trial: It will definitely help to get the rash diagnosed. If infectious causes are ruled out on clinical appearance, a steroid trial is appropriate. Would recommend tight follow-up.
Answered 11/11/2014
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