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What Causes Itchy Rashes On The Legs While On Zyrtec?
Question: i have an itchy rash on my legs. i thought it was due to using a dull razor 3 weeks ago. i have been taking zyrtec assuming i had an allergic reaction to something, but it is only on my legs behind the knee and below the knee. very very tiny bumps with red discoloration. they are small where they look like razor burn. itching mostly at night or when i wear clothing.
Brief Answer:
may need to consider adding a steroid cream
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If it is a reaction, it would be to something that was used mainly in this area since the reaction is localized.
Alternatively persons with a history of eczema tend to present with rashes behind the knee and/or in the elbows.
You may want to consider the use of a topical steroid cream in the area to reduce the inflammatory reaction. Hydrocortisone is available over the counter since it is mild.
It can be used twice a day, if there is no improvement or it is mild then a stronger one, which would require a prescription from your doctor.
This can be combined with the zyrtec.
Your doctor, if there is no change, would also need to make sure that there is no fungal involvment. This is the other cause of an itchy rash
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may need to consider adding a steroid cream
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If it is a reaction, it would be to something that was used mainly in this area since the reaction is localized.
Alternatively persons with a history of eczema tend to present with rashes behind the knee and/or in the elbows.
You may want to consider the use of a topical steroid cream in the area to reduce the inflammatory reaction. Hydrocortisone is available over the counter since it is mild.
It can be used twice a day, if there is no improvement or it is mild then a stronger one, which would require a prescription from your doctor.
This can be combined with the zyrtec.
Your doctor, if there is no change, would also need to make sure that there is no fungal involvment. This is the other cause of an itchy rash
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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