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What Could Be The Cause Of Red Rash On Lower Leg, Swollen Calves?

i have just came back from holiday abroad and both my calves have swollen up with a red rash and now what appears to be litle red veins at the back of my lower leg. i went back to work and im standing up most of the time . could this be the cause?
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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yes definitely it could be because of excess standing...just take proper rest.can use topical moisturisers.if problem continues better rule out conditions like solar dermatosis, erythema nodosum, vasculitis
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What Could Be The Cause Of Red Rash On Lower Leg, Swollen Calves?

yes definitely it could be because of excess standing...just take proper rest.can use topical moisturisers.if problem continues better rule out conditions like solar dermatosis, erythema nodosum, vasculitis