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Noticed rash all over body. 2 weeks after went to doctor. he said it was pityriasis rosea. well i've had it 6 months and it won't go away. now what?
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Dermatologist: If a rash has not resolved, then consider going to a skin specialist such as a dermatologist. Frequently they can make the diagnosis based on skin examination and pattern of the rash. Occasionally a skin biopsy is helpful to understand the cause of the rash.
Answered 9/29/2016
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