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What Causes Darkening Rash On Legs?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Jul 2014
Question: I have developed an ever darkening rash in a leopard spot pattern develop on my lower legs over the past week. No irritation, just looks awful.
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Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Probably dryness, require details.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for query.

I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.

It is not clear about duration, morphology, exact site, other diseases if any, treatment taken etc.
Please send a photo of lesion.

By the given information it appears you are developing dry skin or early asteatotic eczema.
It may require mild soaps or moisturising soaps, moisturiser creams.
I will try to help you with the details provided.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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What Causes Darkening Rash On Legs?

Brief Answer: Probably dryness, require details. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query. It is not clear about duration, morphology, exact site, other diseases if any, treatment taken etc. Please send a photo of lesion. By the given information it appears you are developing dry skin or early asteatotic eczema. It may require mild soaps or moisturising soaps, moisturiser creams. I will try to help you with the details provided. Thank you Dr Bharatesh D Basti