What Causes Burning Red Spots On The Legs?

Posted on Wed, 16 Aug 2017

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Question : Hi,

I visited the beach about 3 weeks ago and had a few weird spots on my legs that I thought were mosquito bites. Since then, i keep finding additional spots and the initial ones look worse. Do you have any idea what these could be? How do i get rid of them?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have viewed the images.

I can see there are bright red spots on leg. I would keep a possibility of eczematous dermatitis.
I would like to know if you have any associated symptoms like itching, pain, burning etc?

Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (32 minutes later)

There is a little bit of burning on the spots when they seem to blister .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Oral antibiotic and topicals

Detailed Answer:
Thank you.

I would keep a possibility of eczematous dermatitis. I suggest a week's course of an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicilln or Cephalexin.
Topically you may use a topical steroid+antibiotic combination cream/ointment e.g either momeasone furoate 0.1%+fusidic acid2% cream Or fluticasone propionate0.05%+mupirocin2%ointment, twice daily. These are prescription drugs.
In addition you may also take a tablet of cerizine 10mg for symptomatic relief from itching and burning. cerizine is available over the counter.

regards

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