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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Back Of The Legs

Posted on Tue, 13 Dec 2016

Question: I've had a terrible rash on the back of my legs and also in between my legs. I've tried everything, nystatin, benedryl,my doctor even gave me a tablet of fluconol. He did blood tests for lupus but that was negative. Also RBC was high and for some unknown reason my glucose had jumped to 113. It's always been between 79-85. It was just 79 ib 4/16 when last tested. I'm 62. It feels like my skin is itching on inside. My doctor wasn't concerned about jump in glucose, I've since read stress or infection could cause it to rise. I've never had this before and the rash it's elf doesn't itch. Also skin between legs has darkened.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Further investigations needed.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. I have checked the attached reports. I would not worry about the glucose level. You can get it rechecked after a couple of months. The ANA seems to be positive. In that case it calls for further investigation like Anti-Smith antibody or Anti CCP antibody. Discuss with your doctor. Perhaps that could explain the itchiness. Try applying clotrimazole lotion topically over the itchy areas and see if it provides relief.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (11 hours later)

What does a positive Ana mean

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Further investigations needed.

Detailed Answer:
ANA (Antinuclear antibody) is a type of antibody that is found in a number of ailments including lupus.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (14 minutes later)

My doctor sent the sample back and he said it came back negative the second time. Is that possible. I've been through so much the last couple of years after a botched robotic hysterectomy causing me to have four more surgeries that I'm just leery right now. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Report reads positive

Detailed Answer:
Check the attached report. On the second page it mentions ANA (direct) as Positive Abnormal.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 minutes later)

Thank you and God bless you

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service

Detailed Answer:
Feel free to contact me back directly if you ever have a health related query in the future. Wish you health.

Regards

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