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What could cause the skin on the calves to turn red, dry, and flake off?

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asked Apr 20, 2010 at 03:28PM in Dermatology
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    Doc Suske510Editor
    answered Apr 21, 2010 at 12:20PM
    The obvious is sunburn;
    but, any thermal injury or an allergy could be responsible- once those are ruled-out- then more serious diseases can be considered (which I won't mention, as that can cause undo concern).
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