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Is an erythema migrans rash responsive to benadryl (diphenhydramine)? if the rash diminishes after benadryl, (diphenhydramine) is it unlikely that its lyme related?
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No: The Lyme disease rash would not respond to antihistamine.
Answered 9/11/2016
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