What Could Be The Tiny, Red Bumps Which Is Spreading To Thighs And Calves?
I have developed tiny bumps all over the back of my thighs, which has now spread to the back of my calves. They don't itch or hurt. They are slightly red In color. It looks and feels like chicken skin. I first noticed it one week ago, right after my routine physical and flu shot. Any idea what this may be from?
After reading your query it appears to be simply Pityriasis rosea.
It is a viral rash which is an acute, self-limiting disease. It is a sharply defined, erythematous(reddish to pink), round or oval plaque.
In general the condition remains for 2-6 weeks and then subsides by itself. So in your son it may remain for next few weeks of period an then will subside by its own.
Topical steroid cream such as mometasone or fluticasone cream can be applied. Apply in very thin amount so that it should be visible to the naked eye.
Additionally an antihistaminic tablet such as Loratadine can be take for 1-2 times or even up to three time if the itching is troublesome.
Take care.
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What Could Be The Tiny, Red Bumps Which Is Spreading To Thighs And Calves?
Hi, After reading your query it appears to be simply Pityriasis rosea. It is a viral rash which is an acute, self-limiting disease. It is a sharply defined, erythematous(reddish to pink), round or oval plaque. In general the condition remains for 2-6 weeks and then subsides by itself. So in your son it may remain for next few weeks of period an then will subside by its own. Topical steroid cream such as mometasone or fluticasone cream can be applied. Apply in very thin amount so that it should be visible to the naked eye. Additionally an antihistaminic tablet such as Loratadine can be take for 1-2 times or even up to three time if the itching is troublesome. Take care.