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My son is 17 and have this rash all over his body. i took him to the er and they prescribe some steroids but it is not clearing up, could this be hive?
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Rash/hives: If you run your fingers over the rash and it feels thicker and above the level of the skin, it could be hives. If it is not going away, bring him to the dermatologist for a better diagnosis.
Answered 3/26/2013
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