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Do some rashes get worse before gettingbetter?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Maybe: Some do and some don't , you really need to have a diagnosis to know what to expect, see a dermatologist.

Dr Kupetsky agreed

Answered 3/15/2013

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