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Suggest Treatment For Red Spots In Feet And Lower Legs

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Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016
Question: I have red blotches on my feet and lower legs that are non itchy and flat. What is that?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Schamberg purpurae

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It's looking like schamberg purpurae a mild form of vasculitis.
Apply a mid potent steroid like fluticasone twice daily for a week.
This should help you.
There is nothing to worry.
It will slowly subside on its own.
Let me know If you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)
Can I get that cream over the counter? What can be done to prevent it?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Available over the counter

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes this cream is usually available over the counter.
You don't need to do any specific thing to prevent this.
Just relax.
It will subside on its own.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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Suggest Treatment For Red Spots In Feet And Lower Legs

Brief Answer: Schamberg purpurae Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. It's looking like schamberg purpurae a mild form of vasculitis. Apply a mid potent steroid like fluticasone twice daily for a week. This should help you. There is nothing to worry. It will slowly subside on its own. Let me know If you have any other doubts. Thank you.