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What Causes Red Splotches On The Legs?

I just recently started using the treadmill. I was on it for one hour, nothing fast...11:30 pace. Then I went down to use the sauna..15-20 minutes. When I got out, my legs were covered with red splotches! Maybe I overdid the sauna? I m 60, female, and pretty healthy.
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of red splotches on the legs which seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis. It could be due to increased skin sensitivity of getting infected. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start taking anti allergics medications such as Allegra. Apply cold compresses over itchy rashes. If symptoms still keeps on persisting you should visit dermatologist once and get it examined. You should go for patch test and blood tests and start treatment after proper prescription. You should maintain proper cleanliness and avoid scratching the bumps to prevent infection. You should apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching. Application of calamine lotion will be effective to soothe the skin.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Red Splotches On The Legs?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of red splotches on the legs which seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis. It could be due to increased skin sensitivity of getting infected. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start taking anti allergics medications such as Allegra. Apply cold compresses over itchy rashes. If symptoms still keeps on persisting you should visit dermatologist once and get it examined. You should go for patch test and blood tests and start treatment after proper prescription. You should maintain proper cleanliness and avoid scratching the bumps to prevent infection. You should apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching. Application of calamine lotion will be effective to soothe the skin. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari