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What Causes Recurrence Of Patches On Skin?

Hi I am african carribean. On my outer tigh to my knee the skin in patchy dark and light. I had this for some time. I was unwell in june with a chest infection. The doctor gave me steriods and antibiotics. The condition on my thighs cleared. But has retutnec
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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If this was the chest infection (Bacterial) then such skin manifestation is very likely but steroid may not be given because this could flair the condition once the infection eradicate the skin patches would go away, no need to worry about, this could be late sensitivity reaction due to infection, toxin may be playing role behind this for reaction, but this is nothing to worry, everything would be fine soon, take care.
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What Causes Recurrence Of Patches On Skin?

HI Well come to HCM If this was the chest infection (Bacterial) then such skin manifestation is very likely but steroid may not be given because this could flair the condition once the infection eradicate the skin patches would go away, no need to worry about, this could be late sensitivity reaction due to infection, toxin may be playing role behind this for reaction, but this is nothing to worry, everything would be fine soon, take care.