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Went 2 doc for rash that covered entire face, stomach & elbows.gave me steroid shot, it's still here after 7 days w/some improvement.what should i do?

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Dr. Erine Kupetsky answered

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See a doc : If the rash responded at all to steroid, may be inflammatory condition. If it did not, maybe something else. Need more information.

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Answered 5/13/2013

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A member asked:

Went 2 doc for rash that covered entire face, stomach & elbows.gave me steroid shot, it's still here after 7 days w/some improvement.what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Erine Kupetsky answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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