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What Causes Red Itchy Rash Below The Knee?

Hello, I have a question regarding a rash on the back of my knee below the knee crease on the lower leg. It s quite red, itch, round rash It has a red demarcation slightly raised border and red in the middle. it started out small but got bigger. At one point it was oozing-began to look like a burn, after using a candescent lamp near the rash to heat, that has stopped. In addition, using a oregano oil base with olive oil and other nutrients it dried and crusted over. However, It has some areas that has peeled, but it s still red underneath and itchy. It s now been 3 weeks. any suggestions? I don t remember being bit by any bug or anything. I thank you in advance for your help.
Thu, 30 Aug 2018
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Hi,

The rash can be an acute eczema or a tinea corporis (fungal infection). These conditions have to differentiated from each other after thorough clinical examination.

Empirically, you could use an antibiotic cream and an antihistamine tablet. But, the ideal management is to visit the Dermatologist as soon as possible and to follow his instructions.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Red Itchy Rash Below The Knee?

Hi, The rash can be an acute eczema or a tinea corporis (fungal infection). These conditions have to differentiated from each other after thorough clinical examination. Empirically, you could use an antibiotic cream and an antihistamine tablet. But, the ideal management is to visit the Dermatologist as soon as possible and to follow his instructions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.