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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Lower Legs
Question: My 66 yr old husband just returned from a golf trip in Coastal XXXXXXX and has a sub surface red rash on his lower legs. It is not raised , but below the shin and looks a bit like shingles. He was walking in lots of high marsh grass ( not great golfer!) and he says it does itch...but looks awful .
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Brief Answer:
Could be an allergic reaction, upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I have gone through your complaints and it seems to be allergic reaction.
It doesn't seem to be related to shingles.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly,
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Could be an allergic reaction, upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I have gone through your complaints and it seems to be allergic reaction.
It doesn't seem to be related to shingles.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly,
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you....where do I upload photos ?'
i have uploaded 2 photos of his leg and the rash. Thanks! again ...it is below the skin surface...
i have uploaded 2 photos of his leg and the rash. Thanks! again ...it is below the skin surface...
Brief Answer:
Seems to be purpuric rash
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be a purpuric rash.
It can be due to multiple causes like due to prolonged standing, excessive physical activity, as an allergic reaction, and associated with infections .
If your husband is not having any systemic problem associated with the rash like joint pains, fever, abdominal pain, abnormal bleeding no need to worry.
He can apply cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
Seems to be purpuric rash
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be a purpuric rash.
It can be due to multiple causes like due to prolonged standing, excessive physical activity, as an allergic reaction, and associated with infections .
If your husband is not having any systemic problem associated with the rash like joint pains, fever, abdominal pain, abnormal bleeding no need to worry.
He can apply cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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