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How To Prevent Blotchy Legs?
Whenever my skin tans in the sun (I do use sunscreen), I get an even tan over my whole body except for my legs. Any heat on them cause the skin to get red and patchy. I think the term for it is mottled. The red patches become tan and any further exposure to the sun cause these patches to tan even more and I end up with extremely blotchy legs. Aside from avoiding the sun and heat is there any way I can treat this or prevent it?
Sat, 8 Oct 2016
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You might be suffering from LIVEDO RETICULARIS or ERYTHEMA AB IGNE, these are the kind of vasculitis and has various causes including viral infections and allergies, treatment depends on the avoidance of factors and in some cases steroid can also be given.
hope it helps
if you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us
Regards
welcome to healthcaremagic.com and myself Dr. Atishay Bukharia would be answering your questions..
You might be suffering from LIVEDO RETICULARIS or ERYTHEMA AB IGNE, these are the kind of vasculitis and has various causes including viral infections and allergies, treatment depends on the avoidance of factors and in some cases steroid can also be given.
hope it helps
if you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us
Regards
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