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Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Oct 14, 2019

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Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2012
Skin Rash - (http://www.medicinenet.com/rash/article.htm)

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Sheela Philomena

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on May 28, 2012
Last Updated on Oct 14, 2019

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