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Itchy annoying skin

For over three weeks now i have on both legs what looks like a shaving rash,its very itchy and sore,i have never had any problems with shaving,and never had anything like this before,small raised red bumps, i stopped shaving but it hasn't gone away,but has come up on my left arm,and i don't shave my arms,what it is and how can i treat it,can you advise me please.
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I have that I get it all the time I would suggest replacing the blade on your razor and if that don't work you should let a doctor know
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yes silverfox is right you need to go to the doctor.  don't put it off.  this could be serious.  there are some bad skin infections now.  you want to get it treated fast.   mandy876
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Better to see a doctor... sounds like an infection that you have spread to your arm.  If you have to wait for an appointment get some Bacitricin or Triple antibiotic ointment until you get to the doctor's.  You can get MRSA and that is hard to treat!
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