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How are rashes treated?

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Soothing lotions or oral anti-histamines can provide some relief, and topical antibiotics may be administered if the patient, particularly a child, has caused a secondary infection by scratching

First answer by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Last edit by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Contributor trust: 36 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

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