Had appt with Dr Bui and had a skin biopsy to get to the bottom of what is happening, in the mean time must keep using ointments + Betamethasone DP Aug .05% and manage peel and burn, OK to start taking ibuprofen, started Acitretin 10mg

Prednisone had many interactions such as not being able to take any anti inflammatory drugs or NSAIDS, so the itch was uncontrollable

The rash had turned into a bright red  blanket all over my chest and back, you can see the contrast of my upper chest and torso as well as the biopsy bandage





* just a note of caution, while I strive to maintain decorum, there may be images and language that is of adult nature *
Location: Oakland, CA 94619, USA

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