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Please describe these itchy welts on my arms and leg?

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Hives: Without seeing the welts, i presume they are hives which can often be controlled with antihistamine. There are however many causes for hives and not uncommonly, no cause can be found despite exhaustive studies. See your doctor especially if the hives have persisted more than 6 weeks.

Answered 3/25/2016

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Please describe these itchy welts on my arms and leg?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

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