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What Causes Rashes And Itching On Thighs?

I have rash-like bruise patches circling my upper thighs. No itching. Stars off kind of like dry skin, then turns red after a few days, then looks like a bruise. Tere is no pain and no itch. But the spots are there constantly. They do not do away once they have started. Beenn like this about 5 yrs.
Sat, 1 Dec 2018
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Hi,

The rash you are having may be ecchymoses. The blood oozes in the dermis ..inner part of the skin due to fragile capillaries. Initially it is red and gradually becomes black may remain for long time. It is not painful or itchy. Do not worry it is harmless. You have not mentioned your age. If you are more then 50 ..it may be senile ecchymoses..and it is common in aged people. ..so called senile ecchymoses or senile purpura. Tab vitamin C 1000 mg twice a day and tab vitamin K may be taken for long time. Apply thrombophob oint on the patches. However, you consult the dermatologist before starting treatment.

Hope this helps.

Regards.

Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
Dermatologist
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What Causes Rashes And Itching On Thighs?

Hi, The rash you are having may be ecchymoses. The blood oozes in the dermis ..inner part of the skin due to fragile capillaries. Initially it is red and gradually becomes black may remain for long time. It is not painful or itchy. Do not worry it is harmless. You have not mentioned your age. If you are more then 50 ..it may be senile ecchymoses..and it is common in aged people. ..so called senile ecchymoses or senile purpura. Tab vitamin C 1000 mg twice a day and tab vitamin K may be taken for long time. Apply thrombophob oint on the patches. However, you consult the dermatologist before starting treatment. Hope this helps. Regards. Dr.Ilyas Patel MD Dermatologist