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Contact dermatitis rash stopped itching after several days but still red.when will it fade away,will it turn brown after redness?how soon will it go?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

A few weeks: Since there was significant inflammation on the skin which is often aggravated by scratching, it may takes a few weeks for the discoloration to subside.

Answered 9/20/2019

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A member asked:

Contact dermatitis rash stopped itching after several days but still red.when will it fade away,will it turn brown after redness?how soon will it go?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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