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What Causes Rashes And Bumps On The Legs And Calves?
Question: A red,blotchy skin rash has appeared rather quickly on my lower right leg, calf area. Red; round bumps approx. 2-3mm diameter. Has cleared in some areas but seems to be spreading. Approx area is 6”x6”.
Brief Answer:
Need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Seems like eczematous dermatitis. Do you have any associated symptoms?like Itching? Pain?
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Seems like eczematous dermatitis. Do you have any associated symptoms?like Itching? Pain?
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes, itching. Hopefully there is an over the counter product to treat this.
Brief Answer:
Oral antihistamine and topical steroid
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You may take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine tab once every evening for symptomatic relief from itching.
Topically you may apply cortisone cream, twice daily. It is an OTC product but very mild.
If it doesn't give you the desired relief you may then have to use a more potent prescription topical steroids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Oral antihistamine and topical steroid
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You may take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine tab once every evening for symptomatic relief from itching.
Topically you may apply cortisone cream, twice daily. It is an OTC product but very mild.
If it doesn't give you the desired relief you may then have to use a more potent prescription topical steroids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What most likely is the cause? Will it go away in time? One area has cleared up
already so it seems. Can I do anything to prevent future breakouts?
Also,I have a few bumps in a couple of other random places that have appeared.
already so it seems. Can I do anything to prevent future breakouts?
Also,I have a few bumps in a couple of other random places that have appeared.
Brief Answer:
Eczematous dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Underlying dry skin/atopy could be a reason. I suggest you to use a moisturizer regularly after it resolves.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Eczematous dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Underlying dry skin/atopy could be a reason. I suggest you to use a moisturizer regularly after it resolves.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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