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What Causes Sudden Skin Sores And Bruising On The Leg?

My neighbors daughter thought she had a bite on her legs the other day. But then it turned into skin sores followed by bruising. First on the legs and it quickly spread to her arms. They have been unable to give her a diagnosis at the hospital in the last 4 days. What does it sound like to you.
Tue, 5 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sudden skin sores and bruising on the leg. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like keratosis pilaris , folliculitis , eczema , hives , bug bites and skin infection . I would suggest you to clean the skin of legs with warm water and mild soap and betadine. You should keep it dry and take antihistamine like benadryl and apply over the counter anti inflammatory and antibiotics cream . Avoid wearing tight clothes and applying any cosmetic product . If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order blood test , skin test , allergy test and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe clindamycin , anti inflammatory , anti allergic and corticosteroid ointment .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sudden Skin Sores And Bruising On The Leg?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sudden skin sores and bruising on the leg. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like keratosis pilaris , folliculitis , eczema , hives , bug bites and skin infection . I would suggest you to clean the skin of legs with warm water and mild soap and betadine. You should keep it dry and take antihistamine like benadryl and apply over the counter anti inflammatory and antibiotics cream . Avoid wearing tight clothes and applying any cosmetic product . If condition doesn t get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order blood test , skin test , allergy test and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe clindamycin , anti inflammatory , anti allergic and corticosteroid ointment . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari