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Can anybody identify the cause of this rash inside elbows? reddish raised cured with cortisone

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Dr. Morris Westfried answered

Can not tell: Could be number of conditions but if it cured with cortisone and there are no other symptoms it is self limited rash.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 3/24/2012

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