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A 43-year-old female asked about a 16-year-old female:

Itchy rash only on the front of both legs tried benadryl (diphenhydramine) an calamine lotion hasn't used anything different the more she itches the worse its getting?

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Dr. Stevan Cordasanswered

Internal Medicine 59 years experience

Tibial rash: Many causes. Some are not allergic. Got to see a skin doctor if it persists and he will tell you.

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