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A member asked:

Wat is the home remedy for rashes?

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Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Go get some otc benadryl, (diphenhydramine) zantac for allergic rashes. If it is a rash that causes shortness of breath, go to the er. You need to get started on steroids asap.

Answered 1/7/2013

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Where is the rash?: How long you have had the rash? What is it look like-description contact dermatitis & drug rash are on top of the list.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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