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I went to dr two weeks ago & was told i had viral rash but i am still itchy not as much as i was but also have no real rash. could it b something else?

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Dr. John Kim answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Could be something e: There are lots of possible reasons for rashes. ie drug reactions, insect bites, lotions, soaps. ..

Answered 6/9/2015

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