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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Thigh An Legs In People With Low Vitamin D Levels

I had blood work done this week. Platelet count 391 with a vitamin D low 27.4. Two days ago a rash started on my legs and has moved to my thighs which are blotches and now I see some brusing among the rash. Headache on and off but not bad just irritating. I have not put anything on the rashes but taking Benedryl. Is thst okay or should I be doing something different?
Thu, 10 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of rashes on the thigh an legs in people with low vitamin D levels . It could be due to blockage of sebaceous glands leading to folliculitis or boils. Need not to worry. Rashes can also occur due to allergic reaction , contact dermatitis or psoriasis .You should void touching or pricking rashes. I would suggest you to keep this area clean and dry , apply cream containing azelaic acid , apply cold compresses with soaked towel which will reduce redness and itchiness and apply vitamin C serum at night. If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically along with blood test and sample for lab test . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants , antibiotics like clindamycin , anti inflammatory or anti fungal . Doctor may also prescribe benzoyl peroxide ointment .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Thigh An Legs In People With Low Vitamin D Levels

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of rashes on the thigh an legs in people with low vitamin D levels . It could be due to blockage of sebaceous glands leading to folliculitis or boils. Need not to worry. Rashes can also occur due to allergic reaction , contact dermatitis or psoriasis .You should void touching or pricking rashes. I would suggest you to keep this area clean and dry , apply cream containing azelaic acid , apply cold compresses with soaked towel which will reduce redness and itchiness and apply vitamin C serum at night. If condition doesn t get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically along with blood test and sample for lab test . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants , antibiotics like clindamycin , anti inflammatory or anti fungal . Doctor may also prescribe benzoyl peroxide ointment . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari