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What Causes Red And Tender Rash That Looks Like Popping Blood Vessels?
I am a a very fair 53 year old redhead I feel asleep on a cruise ship in the caribbean and burned the front part of my legs from the kness down to my ankles. Now over a year later, I suffer from red rash that alsonst looks like popping blood vessels and it tender to the touch and gets a reder color if I scratch it. My doctor told me its just skin damage. Any idea's?
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
Hello,
It looks like post-inflammatory rashes (hyperpigmentation). It should have been treated as soon as you had the burns when you fell asleep on the cruise ship for the best results.
Do not scratch. Take non-sedating antihistamines to stay comfortable when you feel the urge to scratch. The rashes should go away.
You are suggested to get clinically examined by a dermatologist. Get treated at the earliest.
Sunscreen lotions & topical depigmenting agents (hydroquinone, retinoids, etc) are effective. Laser or Light therapy can help if needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
It looks like post-inflammatory rashes (hyperpigmentation). It should have been treated as soon as you had the burns when you fell asleep on the cruise ship for the best results.
Do not scratch. Take non-sedating antihistamines to stay comfortable when you feel the urge to scratch. The rashes should go away.
You are suggested to get clinically examined by a dermatologist. Get treated at the earliest.
Sunscreen lotions & topical depigmenting agents (hydroquinone, retinoids, etc) are effective. Laser or Light therapy can help if needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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