Suggest Treatment For Rash On Lower Legs

Posted on Wed, 15 Apr 2015

Question: I developed what appears to be a rash on my lower leg right below the knee. It doesn't itch. But it is concerning because I've never had that before. I went snorkeling recently in the Cayman Islands and thought maybe I brushed up against something or got bit or stung. Any thoughts?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
Rash can be seen in various conditions like fungal infection, allergy etc.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Here is the requested photo.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Bruise

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is not looking like an infection or allergic reaction as there are no symptoms.
Probably it is a simple bruise.
Just apply a mild steroid cream like fluticasone.
This will give you relief within a week.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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