Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Legs While On Metformin

Posted on Tue, 28 Mar 2017

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Question : Past couple of days have broken out in a rash on the inside of my legs, started out as bumps now have turned dark red spots, I am type 2 diabetic and take 19 units of Toujeo and 5 unit sliding scale of Humalog meal time. Metformin as well. Could this be from my mess possibly?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems allergy reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.

You say to have broken out of rash on the inside part of your legs.

If the meds you are already taking, have started recently, then they could explain the rash.

Otherwise, it seems like an allergic reaction to possibly:
- new detergent started recently
- flowers or herbs if ran outdoor activities
- insect bite
I advise to add calamine lotion locally and take Benadryl orally.

If no improvement within tomorrow, should seek immediate medical help by your doctor.

Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar