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I keep getting a rash on my arm anytime i go outside and it's beginning to spread. what is this?

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Dr. Michael Tomeo answered

Allergy: The sun can cause a rash from ultraviolet exposure or it may be exposure to some other allergen in the air. It is important to better define the cause.

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Answered 5/9/2013

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