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I have a bumpy red skin rash on the back of both arms for years?

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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

Keratosis Pilaris...: ...Is very common. I think of it as eczema of the hair follicles; some people also get it on the upper legs. A medium-strength steroid cream, prescribed by your dermatologist, will keep it under control.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

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