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I have a very itchy rash on my arms and legs looks kind of like ringworms. i have already gone to the doctor, he prescribed prednisone, atarax (hydroxyzine).?

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Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

Time: Give time for medicine to work, unless your condition change to the worse. Your always can see your dr again or seek 2 nd opinion.

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Answered 9/10/2013

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A member asked:

I have a very itchy rash on my arms and legs looks kind of like ringworms. i have already gone to the doctor, he prescribed prednisone, atarax (hydroxyzine).?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

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