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What Causes Blotchy Grey Colour On Thighs?

Hi - as i got out the shower tonight I noticed in the mirror the top of my thighs were blotchy gray in colour amongst paler round white areas (looked like fatty deposits below the skin). It soon went as I massaged them dry with a towel back to a nice normal colour but was unslightly and a bit concerning at first. I weigh 52kg, 56 years, female and overall think my diet is ok and get a fair bit of excercise (did 35 miles on my bike last Saturday). I wondered what might cause it? perhaps the shower was a little hot but even so...
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your case history, you are having purpuric rash, my treatment advice is:

1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
3. Take a vitamin C supplement once daily for 3 months.
4. Other treatment options are oral multivitamins and topical steroid cream to be taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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What Causes Blotchy Grey Colour On Thighs?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history, you are having purpuric rash, my treatment advice is: 1. Don t scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily. 3. Take a vitamin C supplement once daily for 3 months. 4. Other treatment options are oral multivitamins and topical steroid cream to be taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech