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Suggest Treatment For Blotchy Rashes On The Legs
Hi Dr. Rynne - My peer is traveling in Honduras and has acquired the following systems: - red and purple and blotchy rash on both legs. Looks like burst blood vessels - rash is not itchy but is tender to the touch - feet and ankles are swelling up - possible fever and feeling sick Any ideas? She thinks it may be from bug bits, but isn t sure
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
hi,
thank you for posting on HCM
as per your history, it is likely to be livedoid vasculopathy.
my advise would be:
- consult a dermatologist nearby as it will need blood investigations to find out the cause.
-it may not be due to bug bite, but a vascular disorder.
-as for now, for pain, you may take tab ibuprofen.
-take rest.
- keep a pillow underneath your leg while sleeping.
- it may require a biopsy to confirm diagnosis.
wishing you a good health.
thank you
thank you for posting on HCM
as per your history, it is likely to be livedoid vasculopathy.
my advise would be:
- consult a dermatologist nearby as it will need blood investigations to find out the cause.
-it may not be due to bug bite, but a vascular disorder.
-as for now, for pain, you may take tab ibuprofen.
-take rest.
- keep a pillow underneath your leg while sleeping.
- it may require a biopsy to confirm diagnosis.
wishing you a good health.
thank you
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