How Can A Welt Like Rash On The Lower Leg Be Treated?

Posted on Mon, 18 Sep 2017

Question: I've had a raised, welty rash on my left lower leg x10 weeks. It started small and spread over 3/4 of my shin. I've been treated with steroids, antihistamines and just finished 10 days of Clindamycin. It has little improvement. I've also noticed a "divet" in my shin. I'm concerned because it is not getting better.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consult dermatologist

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, we should definitely consult dermatologist and get done clinical examination of skin lesion.
You may need skin biopsy for diagnosis.
If you can send me pictures of your skin lesion it would be of great help.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (54 minutes later)

I did see a dermatologist 3weeks ago. I can go back again.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do you have diabetes or dyslipidemia?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the images you have attached.
Please let me know
1. Do you have diabetes or dyslipidemia?
2. Are you taking any other drug regularly?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (6 hours later)

No i do not have diabetes or dyslipidemia. I am on no medications for any health issues. Thank you for your advice.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consult dermatologist again.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
In my opinion, you should continue same drugs as there is slight improvement.
Consult dermatologist for follow up.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng