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Suggest Treatment For Marks On Legs

Posted on Tue, 21 Jul 2015

Question: Hi,

My friend woke up and found huge marks on his legs that look like burn marks .
He did not burn himself and nor did he hurt himself .
It looks like some kind of infection . Could you give provide some remedy and insight .
We plan on visiting the hospital soon but just wondering if its something very serious and whether we should go to a general physician or a dermatologist?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Calamine lotion

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Does the rash itch ?
Is it spreading ?

I would like to have a look at the rash. Please do attach a picture of the rash here on this page.

Meanwhile do ask your friend to apply Calamine lotion like CALASOFT over the rash. This prevents the spread and prevents darkening.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (6 hours later)

Thank you for the response doctor.

I apologize for some missing information.
My friend skid on the football field and did get hurt on his knee.

I have uploaded the picture of the rash that has formed after.

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thats a contusion

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the information.

I have gone through the picture.

It appears to be a contusion due to the injury. There is no need for any sort of management. It will fade off on its own, though it may leave a bit of discoloration.

Let him apply antibiotic cream like Bactroban first for better healing of the wound and later after it is healed let him apply calamine lotion to prevent discoloration.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T