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What Causes Abnormal Red, Itchy Bruising On Inner Thigh?
A large bruise suddenly appeared on my inner thigh. The outer part of the bruise is red and it itches. I used gold bond ointment and the cortizone each for about 7 days. It has not cleared up. I am on several medications including a low dose aspirin and pravastatin. I had a nerve test done on my legs as couple of months ago was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. Can you tell me what could ve caused this bruising?
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of abnormal red, itchy bruising on inner thigh which seems to be due to bacterial infection of the skin and soft tissue due to compromised immunity of your body and increased susceptibility of getting infected. Need not to worry. You should avoid touching or pricking rashes. I would suggest you to start with oral antibiotic course of Amoxycillin 500 mg in combination with clavulanic acid 125 mg for around 1 week. Apply topical antibacterial ointment neosporin or gentamicin on these rashes twice daily. You should take oral painkiller as well. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of abnormal red, itchy bruising on inner thigh which seems to be due to bacterial infection of the skin and soft tissue due to compromised immunity of your body and increased susceptibility of getting infected. Need not to worry. You should avoid touching or pricking rashes. I would suggest you to start with oral antibiotic course of Amoxycillin 500 mg in combination with clavulanic acid 125 mg for around 1 week. Apply topical antibacterial ointment neosporin or gentamicin on these rashes twice daily. You should take oral painkiller as well. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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