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What Does An Itchy Red Rash On The Leg Indicate?

I have a red dot with a lighter red ring around it on my leg. But the center red dot has what looks like puss from a pimple under the skin..it is a little itchy but not much. I haven t been in bushes or woods in atleast a few weeks. Should I be concerned
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy red rash on the leg which mainly seems to be due to heat rash or some hair follicle infection leading to furuncle.

Need not to worry. Apply ice pack to reduce redness and itchiness. Maintain good personal hygiene. Use a powder to avoid sweat collection and apply calamine lotion at the sites of the lesion. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin , oral antifungal or antibacterial depending upon the diagnosis .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Does An Itchy Red Rash On The Leg Indicate?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy red rash on the leg which mainly seems to be due to heat rash or some hair follicle infection leading to furuncle. Need not to worry. Apply ice pack to reduce redness and itchiness. Maintain good personal hygiene. Use a powder to avoid sweat collection and apply calamine lotion at the sites of the lesion. If condition doesn t get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin , oral antifungal or antibacterial depending upon the diagnosis . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari