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It started with hives then turned into psoriasis like lesions, on my knees and elbows. some say psoriasis some say scabies.family doesn't have lesions?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: The areas involved are not typical for scabies but skin rash needs to be examined for a diagnosis to be made and even then it may not be easy.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/19/2017

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A member asked:

It started with hives then turned into psoriasis like lesions, on my knees and elbows. some say psoriasis some say scabies.family doesn't have lesions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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