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50yo wm. no pmh. punctate bloody, nonpurulent calf rash x2mo worse w/ steroids. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/71940412/20130507_110714.jpg?
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Stop the steroids: Saw your photo, and looks symmetrically distro to both lower extremity, meaning it's more than just your typical rash. I would strongly advise you to see a dermatologist as well as related blood panel to the diagnosis. I would the stop the steroids.
Answered 11/27/2017
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