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Have Rash On Leg, Light In Colour But Turned Red And Was Spreading. Take Plavix And Lipitor. Advise?
I have a rash that is not raised on the leg just above the ankle. It showed up 3 weeks ago and was very small area and light in color. Yesterday, it turned dark red and has spread. I noticed yesterday it is on my right ankle now? What could this be? I take plavix and lipitor and started these medications in May of this year.
Sat, 6 Jul 2013
Hello.
If is a rash, it is not frequent relation to allergy these drugs because taking drugs for months.
The problem is dark red colour of lesions.
Other diagnosis should be ruled by example adverse effects of your anticoagulant drug or inflammation of small arteries (vasculitis).
You must go to your doctor to examine you and establish right diagnosis.
I wish you good health.
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If is a rash, it is not frequent relation to allergy these drugs because taking drugs for months.
The problem is dark red colour of lesions.
Other diagnosis should be ruled by example adverse effects of your anticoagulant drug or inflammation of small arteries (vasculitis).
You must go to your doctor to examine you and establish right diagnosis.
I wish you good health.
(In case the answer would have been useful please indicate this)
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