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I have a very itchy red raised rash on arms, spreading, dr. gave me prednisolone. overkill?

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Dr. Mika Hiramatsu answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Maybe. : If it's an allergic or contact rash or poison oak, that's a reasonable treatment. But could it possibly be scabies?

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have a very itchy red raised rash on arms, spreading, dr. gave me prednisolone. overkill?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mika Hiramatsu answered

Dr Ali agreed

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