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I have an extremely itchy red rash that covers me from neck to knees and is getting worse each day for 6 days. benadryl, (diphenhydramine) hydrocortisone not helping.
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See your doctor: or your dermatologist, you definitely need evaluation and prescription medicines
Answered 12/24/2014
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