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Hi, i woke up with an itchy red rash on back of knee. looks inflamed w/ brown dots & little scabs on the follicles. used cortisone 3 days, not better?
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Scabs: Please start with a clinic visit to your primary doctor. Your issue might be easy to control or your doctor will refer you a specialist. Please let me know what develops.
Answered 3/22/2016
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See Specialist!: It could be a general contact dermatitis. If after 3 days of using an anti-inflammatory cream with no relief, I recommend getting it looked at in person. If you have any symptoms such as increased redness, swelling, fever or nausea, make sure you seek medical treatment immediately! Get better soon!
Answered 4/16/2017
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