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Severe Rash, Patches On Skin, Itching, Skin Irritation. Due To Implanon?

hi i got the implanon on september and. two wks later i get this horrible rash i have like five big patches ive been to the doctor n they gaveme steroid but didnt help i went to the dermatologist and they dont know what it is i am very itchy and my skin is even irritated at this point what could it be? could it be the implanon...pls help
Fri, 2 Aug 2013
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I think ur rash is not due to implanon.if it was so.it should have been 72 hours.first rule out food allergy.use antihistamines.calamine and steriod ointment.use a short course of antibiotic
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Severe Rash, Patches On Skin, Itching, Skin Irritation. Due To Implanon?

I think ur rash is not due to implanon.if it was so.it should have been 72 hours.first rule out food allergy.use antihistamines.calamine and steriod ointment.use a short course of antibiotic