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What Causes Itchy And Dry Patches On The Face While On Asacol?

I have been taking asacol for about six weeks and started to get a dry itchy patch on my face beside the corner of my mouth. It cleared up but came back and is bigger. Also have one on my neck and just noticed a small one on my forearm. Is this a side effect? It almost looks like soriosis but I don t have soriosis.
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asacol is fortreatmentofulcertive colitis andproctitis. might be having side effect of drug. consult treating doctor. since there is recurrence you can with draw the drug and consult treating doctor for alternative prescription.
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What Causes Itchy And Dry Patches On The Face While On Asacol?

asacol is fortreatmentofulcertive colitis andproctitis. might be having side effect of drug. consult treating doctor. since there is recurrence you can with draw the drug and consult treating doctor for alternative prescription.