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What Causes Itching And Rashes On The Legs And Thighs?

I am a 60-year old woman is good health--a few days ago I started breaking out in a blistery rash--very itchy--mainly on my legs and thighs, but some on my torso--it has increased each day. I did start taking the weight reducing supplement Garcinia Cambogia on Sunday (3x/day)then just one on M and T. I quit taking it because I thought it was causing the rash---then I thought maybe it was shingles. I had the vaccine about 6 mos ago. I haven t been to the dr. yet.
Tue, 19 Dec 2017
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itching and rashes on the legs and thighs which seems to be due to many reasons like contact dermatitis, eczema, heat rash and sweat dermatitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply ice pack to reduce redness and itchiness. Use a powder to avoid sweat collection and apply calamine lotion at the sites of the lesion. Wear loose clothes. Maintain good personal hygiene. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin , oral antifungal or antibacterial depending upon the diagnosis .

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Itching And Rashes On The Legs And Thighs?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itching and rashes on the legs and thighs which seems to be due to many reasons like contact dermatitis, eczema, heat rash and sweat dermatitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply ice pack to reduce redness and itchiness. Use a powder to avoid sweat collection and apply calamine lotion at the sites of the lesion. Wear loose clothes. Maintain good personal hygiene. If condition doesn t get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin , oral antifungal or antibacterial depending upon the diagnosis . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari