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Mom has what seems a round red rash on inner arm. no contact whatsoever. what's this? would tea tree oil be beneficial?she used creams.no use at all

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

ROUND RED RASH ARM: ROUND RED RASH? HOW LONG? DOES SHE TAKE ANY MEDICATIONS? MANY MEDICATIONS CAN CAUSE ROUND RASHES. ANYTHING NEW?

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Answered 5/30/2016

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A member asked:

Mom has what seems a round red rash on inner arm. no contact whatsoever. what's this? would tea tree oil be beneficial?she used creams.no use at all

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Dr Italia agreed

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