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What to take when having a red irreg rash in legs, stomach, neck, chest, armpits very itchy and does not decrease with prednisone. possible diagnosis?

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Dr. Bryan Levey answered

As with all rashes..: ....It needs to be seen to be properly diagnosed. Your description could be lots of things. Possibilities include scabies, eczema, contact dermatitis, a virus, an allergic reaction, and so on. Each one of these requires a different treatment. See your doctor.

Answered 7/12/2013

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A member asked:

What to take when having a red irreg rash in legs, stomach, neck, chest, armpits very itchy and does not decrease with prednisone. possible diagnosis?

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