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A member asked:

Hi, my wife has been suffering with itching rash-type sores all over her body and we are not sure what it is or what caused it. it's been a week now?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: That are many causes for a skin rash but the presence of sores points to something which needs prompt medical attention. Need to consult your doctor since I suspect that she has not been sleeping much over the past week.

Answered 9/19/2017

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