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Red Spots On Lower Part Of My Leg And Feet.

Posted on Fri, 2 Aug 2019

Question: Red spots on lower part of my leg and feet.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Vasculitis, answer few questions

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photographs.
It seems to be a case of vasculitis.
I need to ask you few questions:
What is the duration of the rash?
Do you have any other ailments or taking any medicines?
Do you have pain, burning or itching on the lesions?
Did you have fever, bodyaches, sore throat prior to the rash?
Kindly revert with the answers.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (10 hours later)

It happened a week ago, just a few, and they went away in a few days. I Happen when I wear my High top shoes. There is no pain or itch with them. I did have a stomach virus For 24 hours after the first breakout. I’m taking over the counter allergy medicine.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Topical steroid, antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints it seems to capillaritis,
I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily for 7-10 days along with antihistaminic like tablet chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg once daily for 7-10 days.
This should help in resolving your rash.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T