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What Causes Red Bumps On Thighs And Calves While Having Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia?
2yr old male w/ Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Salt Wasting has red bumps on thighs and calves, like a rash. Would this be related to his condition? He has had it for months. It doesn t itch, it is just visible to him and he wants it off. We have tried some lotions, nothing seems to help?
Wed, 4 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of red bumps on thighs and calves while having congenital adrenal hyperplasia . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like haematoma , lipoma , fibroma , cellulitis and abscess.But in your case it seems to me that the lump is due to persistence of bacterial infection of hair follicle and due to underlying systemic pathology. I would suggest you to clean the lump with soap and normal water , apply warm compresses and take benadryl twice a day . You should apply antibacterial ointment such as betnovate on it twice daily. If it doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination to prevent condition like septicemia . Doctor may check the consistency . Doctor may drain the lump , prescribe antibiotics , anti allergic and anti inflammatory. You should also consult dermatologist and discuss the condition.You can get fine needle aspiration cytology done to find out exact cause and nature of lesion.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of red bumps on thighs and calves while having congenital adrenal hyperplasia . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like haematoma , lipoma , fibroma , cellulitis and abscess.But in your case it seems to me that the lump is due to persistence of bacterial infection of hair follicle and due to underlying systemic pathology. I would suggest you to clean the lump with soap and normal water , apply warm compresses and take benadryl twice a day . You should apply antibacterial ointment such as betnovate on it twice daily. If it doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination to prevent condition like septicemia . Doctor may check the consistency . Doctor may drain the lump , prescribe antibiotics , anti allergic and anti inflammatory. You should also consult dermatologist and discuss the condition.You can get fine needle aspiration cytology done to find out exact cause and nature of lesion.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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