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Suggest Remedies For Itchy Bruises On Inner Thighs

Posted on Wed, 17 Aug 2016

Question: Good evening. I am a 61yo white female and about two weeks ago I started having itching on the inner thighs. The first time this happened, the next morning I found several small fingertip sized and large bruises. I thought initially it was related to taking my dogs outside and possibly chigger bites. After two weeks now, it continues and I haven't been outside for three days. The bruises are in various stages of healing but I have new bruises also. I do not take nsaids or blood thinners. After searching online I'm not sure what is going on. My last blood work, approximately a month and a half ago was normal. I do suffer from chronic pain related to several lumbar and cervical spine surgeries but that has been going on for years.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It can be skin condition

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case and I think it can be a skin dermatitis or fungal infection. I would like to know little detail of the illness.
1.Do you have any allergy to any thing?
2.Do you wear tight clothing or undergarment?
3.is their any itching in these lesions?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you. Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (19 minutes later)

I am allergic to latex, PCN, codeine, and erythromycin. I use All free and clear for washing my clothes. I have some itching in these areas before the bruising started. I hope that answers your questions and helps with a diagnosis. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may be having allergic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I think you are having allergic dermatitis. I have following suggestions for you.
1.Avoid any thing which is allergic in that part.
2.Take tablet cetrizine one to two daily.
3.apply betamethasone cream in lesions. Avoid scratching.
4.take a dermatologist opinion in case you do not have relief in 5 days.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (3 minutes later)

Thank you for your quick response. I will try your recommendations. I do have an appointment with my dermatologist but can't see her until next month.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can share those images with him on mail.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks. If you have appointment of next month you can share those images with your dermatologist. Please write a review.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar