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Swollen red and purple irritable bumps on the leg?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Rash: Review with your MD or send us a picture to help with the diagnosis. They could represent many diagnoses. All the best.

Answered 10/5/2015

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