What Causes Unusual Bruises On Legs?
Question: my mother has recently got a nasty looking rash on her legs. It don't hurt or itch but looks really bad. She's just turned 66. Regards
Brief Answer:
Purpura
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It is looking like purpura ( bleed under skin).
Please get her platelet levels checked.
Also get a venous Doppler of legs done.
This will help in riling out varicose veins.
She can apply liquid paraffin in day and a mild steroid lotion like Mometasone in night.
This should give her relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Purpura
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It is looking like purpura ( bleed under skin).
Please get her platelet levels checked.
Also get a venous Doppler of legs done.
This will help in riling out varicose veins.
She can apply liquid paraffin in day and a mild steroid lotion like Mometasone in night.
This should give her relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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