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Hi, i have been having rashes all over my body for 2 to 3 weeks. i have been using cortisone cream, but it hasn't go away. what should i do? rash

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Rash: Would recommend being seen. However, topical creams often not effective for more of a systemic rash. See your provider and get oral steroid and or antihistamine. See your doctor.

Answered 3/26/2020

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