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A member asked:

I have a rash on the back of my leg, what does it mean?

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Lots: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. There are many diseases that can cause a leg rash.

Answered 4/5/2013

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Rash: You ought to have a doctor look at it, it can be a skin infection or a type of allergy or other things, once diagnosed they can give you proper treatment.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 4/5/2013

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