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What Causes Red Rash On The Leg With Skin Graft?
the symptom described below is similar to what I have on both legs. Recently I had a skin graft to a wound on my right leg. The graft took very well and healed in a month. However, now I have developed a very dry bumpy, itchy, red rash on this leg and no amount of skin creme or lotion seems tomake it disappear. I also am on a blood thinner, Warfrin. Could this be the cause of the rash? With summer coming, I m worried about what will happen when it is hot, since I have very sensitive skin.
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Mon, 26 May 2014
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Hi,
You seem to suffer from contact allergic dermatitis on the legs. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to avoid contact with suspected allergens like soap,detergents,housedust,housedust mites,perfume,deodorants ...etc. Apply mild steroid cream on the affected areas. Take antihistaminics like cetirizine 10 mg daily for few weeks. Warfarin can cause itchy rash. But,do not stop it without consent of your doctor.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel,
Dermatologist
You seem to suffer from contact allergic dermatitis on the legs. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to avoid contact with suspected allergens like soap,detergents,housedust,housedust mites,perfume,deodorants ...etc. Apply mild steroid cream on the affected areas. Take antihistaminics like cetirizine 10 mg daily for few weeks. Warfarin can cause itchy rash. But,do not stop it without consent of your doctor.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel,
Dermatologist
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