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What Causes Redness And Itching On The Leg?

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Posted on Fri, 6 Jan 2017
Question: Noticed these back of my leg is not painful. The red bit was itchy still is a bit
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It looks like an allergic spot.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem.

I have looked closely into the picture you have attached with your query. It can be two things and what ever it is the treatment is going to me the same for both.
It can be :
1) A bug bite.
2) Allergic rash.

Treatment is simple and very effective, First,you have to apply a local anti allergic ointment available over the counter , it can be a hydrocortisone cream or any other anti allergic preparation.

Secondly you have to use an over the counter antihistamine like Cetirizine 10mg tablet daily for 5 days at night.
Try nor to scratch the area.
This being said , in my opinion even if you do not use any medication and just use a simple moisturizer this will still get better, as it already has gotten less itchy, but still it is better to use medication to prevent any complication.


If there is a possibility of bug exposure like your lawn, the place where you walk or any other thing, you can get yourself protected while around these areas.


I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you.
Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (7 hours later)
Thank u for this. How about the bruises around? any concern? Im not sure they are related
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (25 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Bruises can be due to many reasons.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

thanks for writing back, i hope your itchy rash would have gotten better till now, regarding the bruises there can be many reasons ranging from trauma to coagulopathies or problems with blood clotting, i would like to know a few things, to guide you better.

1) How old are they?
2) How do they start? Is it the black spot since very start or it starts with reddish spot which later gets blue and then blackish?
3) Are they present on any other part of your body too?
4) Do they appear after some trauma or they just appear by them selves?

Waiting for your input to give a better, more informed opinion.

Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (7 hours later)
Hi thanks again. Yes the ichiness gone. Unfortunately i can not recall if anything happened to cause the bruises. I might have squized to stop itchyness, not sure. Or banged on something, can't recall. I just noticed them so not sure the development of the colour. No bruises anywhere else in my body. In general i bruise easly if i bang somewhere.. I am taking asprin for occasional irregular heart beat, could asprin cause the bruises? Other medications i takeare crestor for colestrol, small dose of metoprolol for irregular heat beat. And carbumazole for over active thyroid. I am 62 years old. Would a blood test shows if anything exterior caused this?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (25 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Aspirin and carbimazole can cause bruising

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Of the medication that you are prescribed with, aspirin is an antiplatelet drug, which causes easy bruising. Also carbimazole taken for thyroid has also bruising properties. You will need to discuss this with your treating doctor. A blood test showing decrease in the levels of platelets and also a clotting time test will confirm the cause for bruising.

Regards.
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What Causes Redness And Itching On The Leg?

Brief Answer: It looks like an allergic spot. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem. I have looked closely into the picture you have attached with your query. It can be two things and what ever it is the treatment is going to me the same for both. It can be : 1) A bug bite. 2) Allergic rash. Treatment is simple and very effective, First,you have to apply a local anti allergic ointment available over the counter , it can be a hydrocortisone cream or any other anti allergic preparation. Secondly you have to use an over the counter antihistamine like Cetirizine 10mg tablet daily for 5 days at night. Try nor to scratch the area. This being said , in my opinion even if you do not use any medication and just use a simple moisturizer this will still get better, as it already has gotten less itchy, but still it is better to use medication to prevent any complication. If there is a possibility of bug exposure like your lawn, the place where you walk or any other thing, you can get yourself protected while around these areas. I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you. Regards. Dr.Muhammad Ahmad