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Hi there, i've got a red itchy rash on my leg, it's only on the one side?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Red itchy rash: You may have folliculitis, an inflammation of your hair gollicles.

Answered 3/27/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can't diagnose with: this info. These lesions need to be visualized & a history needs to be obtained in order to make an accurate diagnosis. Sometimes lab testing or biopsy is necessary.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

Hi there, i've got a red itchy rash on my leg, it's only on the one side?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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