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What Causes Painless Rash On Calf And Shin With No Irritation?
Posted on
Sat, 10 May 2014
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sat, 10 May 2014
Answered on
Fri, 30 May 2014
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Question : do you know what this rash is?
Brief Answer:
Looks lichenoid , please provide more details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
I have seen the attached pictures .
Before coming to the final diagnosis , I would like to know certain more details from you regarding the skin problem .
Which all sites of the body do you have this skin problem?
Since when do you have it?
Any associated itching pain or discomfort?
What all are you applying over it?
Are you presently taking any medicines?
The rash has more of lichenoid features but we can be sure only when provide me more information regarding the areas of body affected.
Waiting for your response
Dr Geetika Paul
Looks lichenoid , please provide more details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
I have seen the attached pictures .
Before coming to the final diagnosis , I would like to know certain more details from you regarding the skin problem .
Which all sites of the body do you have this skin problem?
Since when do you have it?
Any associated itching pain or discomfort?
What all are you applying over it?
Are you presently taking any medicines?
The rash has more of lichenoid features but we can be sure only when provide me more information regarding the areas of body affected.
Waiting for your response
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
hi... this causes no pain or any discomfort at all. it is primarily on my calf & some, very little on my shin.
this does not itch, burn or anything like that. I just happen to notice it. I have not applied anything to it. if it is relevant I am obese, morbidly obese.
this does not itch, burn or anything like that. I just happen to notice it. I have not applied anything to it. if it is relevant I am obese, morbidly obese.
Brief Answer:
Amyloid deposits over skin
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
You seem to have developed amyloidosis of the skin called papular amyloidosis .
Now first of all, this condition is completely related to the skin and it is not associated with any internal problems.
You can apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected areas twice a day .
You should avoid itching or rubbing of the affected areas since this might increase the skin lesions.
You should keep the area moisturized by applying a good moisturizer twice a day atleast.
It is basically just a cosmetic problem and can be left of its own if it is not very bothersome .
Dr Geetika Paul
Amyloid deposits over skin
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
You seem to have developed amyloidosis of the skin called papular amyloidosis .
Now first of all, this condition is completely related to the skin and it is not associated with any internal problems.
You can apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected areas twice a day .
You should avoid itching or rubbing of the affected areas since this might increase the skin lesions.
You should keep the area moisturized by applying a good moisturizer twice a day atleast.
It is basically just a cosmetic problem and can be left of its own if it is not very bothersome .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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