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Greetings, I Have Brown Discoloration From Mid Shin Down To
Question: Greetings, I have brown discoloration from mid shin down to ankles. It stops where I wear golf socks. It is more prominent in front than back of lower legs. I had a scar from 3rd degree burn from motorcycle pipe (riding in shorts) and that circle scar is not affected. It seems to start where cropped pants (Pants not to ankle, only to mid calf) would stop. It's on both legs. Thought it was a reaction to sun. Hasn't gone away, no red bumps or raised skin. No insurance -= no doctor. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Schamburgs purpura
Detailed Answer:
Helo and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern. I have viewed the images.
The affected skin has a cayenne pepper appearance which is classical of schamburgs purpura. It is due to red blood cells leaking from capillaries and the hemoglobin this released is deposited as hemosiderin giving rise to this appearance. It is a benign condition, restricted to ankle and lower leg region and with no underlying predisposing factors. Various treatment modalities have been tried including topical steroid cream. You may use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g either mometasone furoate 0.1% cream or triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream, twice daily.. Some cases may clear spontaneously while others don't clear even with treatment.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Schamburgs purpura
Detailed Answer:
Helo and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern. I have viewed the images.
The affected skin has a cayenne pepper appearance which is classical of schamburgs purpura. It is due to red blood cells leaking from capillaries and the hemoglobin this released is deposited as hemosiderin giving rise to this appearance. It is a benign condition, restricted to ankle and lower leg region and with no underlying predisposing factors. Various treatment modalities have been tried including topical steroid cream. You may use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g either mometasone furoate 0.1% cream or triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream, twice daily.. Some cases may clear spontaneously while others don't clear even with treatment.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
How can this appear from nothing? What causes it?
Brief Answer:
Schamburgs purpura
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Daily prolonged standing or walking is said to be a predisposing factor. It is due to leakage of RBCs from capillaries.
Take care.
Schamburgs purpura
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Daily prolonged standing or walking is said to be a predisposing factor. It is due to leakage of RBCs from capillaries.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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