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For the past six months, my arms and chin have broken out with small clusters of red bumps (not pimples) which dry up, then reappear every week. help?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Get seen: I've learned i can't second-guess rashes, but this does need to be seen. It's not typical, but dermatitis herpetiformis might act like this and there are several other manageable skin problems that come to mind as well.

Answered 3/13/2013

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A member asked:

For the past six months, my arms and chin have broken out with small clusters of red bumps (not pimples) which dry up, then reappear every week. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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