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What is the best way to treat contact dermatitis? i have a really bad rash on my shins and around my ankles!
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Contact dermatitis: Contact dermatitis is a type of allergic reaction. The best way to avoid it is to avoid whatever is causing the allergy. It could be insulation, dust, dirt, chemicals, clothes, metal, the soap you use. It is difficult to determine what is causing it.
Answered 2/29/2020
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