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What Causes Red Itchy Rash On The Lower Leg Along With Bruising?
My question is specifically for a dermatologist. I have a rash on my lower left leg that is not going away. I ve had it for over two weeks, and there are a bunch of what look like a bunch of pimples and scratch marks. It s been itchy, but not that much. There are also a couple of bluish colored small bruises that hurt when pressed. I had something like this four years ago that was horribly itchy. I don t know what this rash is now. I have photos, but only a dermatologist please.
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of red itchy rash on the lower leg along with bruising which seems to be due to contact dermatitis . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction,psoriasis , skin infection, fungal infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry , apply cold compresses and take over the counter anti histamine like benadryl and protect it from sun. Avoid touching or pricking rashes. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test , blood test , allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment . Doctor may also prescribe antifungal like fluconazole or anti bacterial like clindamycin. You should apply only petroleum jelly .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of red itchy rash on the lower leg along with bruising which seems to be due to contact dermatitis . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction,psoriasis , skin infection, fungal infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry , apply cold compresses and take over the counter anti histamine like benadryl and protect it from sun. Avoid touching or pricking rashes. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test , blood test , allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment . Doctor may also prescribe antifungal like fluconazole or anti bacterial like clindamycin. You should apply only petroleum jelly .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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