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Hello,is there a cure for erythema ab igne ? i currently have it on my lower right leg (under my knee and moving upwards towards the side of my knee)

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Yes: Stop using hot packs and watch it SLOWLY resolve.

Answered 3/6/2016

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