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What Causes Itchy Rash On Legs?
I am having an angry itching rash thatsometimes looks scaleded on my legs. The precurser si aways a sore throat, fever, tiredness and moodiness. I have also had my whole chest, back and legs covered in this nasty rash that one medical professional thought was MRSA. Thoughts? I am suffering.
Wed, 1 Jul 2020
Hi,
As per your query you have itchy rashes on legs which could be due to frictional heat generation and could be hives due to factors such as environment, heat, cold, pressure and sun exposure. The most important thing is to find the trigger factor.
I would suggest you to give cold compresses to hives several times a day to prevent from swelling and itching and take over the counter antihistamine drug like Benadryl. If symptoms still persist the consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may perform skin test and challenge to find out the trigger factor. Stay in cool and moist environment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
As per your query you have itchy rashes on legs which could be due to frictional heat generation and could be hives due to factors such as environment, heat, cold, pressure and sun exposure. The most important thing is to find the trigger factor.
I would suggest you to give cold compresses to hives several times a day to prevent from swelling and itching and take over the counter antihistamine drug like Benadryl. If symptoms still persist the consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may perform skin test and challenge to find out the trigger factor. Stay in cool and moist environment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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