What Causes Skin Rashes On The Legs When Under Stress?

Posted on Wed, 7 Dec 2016

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Wed, 7 Dec 2016 Answered on

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I have a rash on both sides of my legs from the ankle almost up to the knee. This has happene before but not as bad when I was under a lot of stress. Had death in family so been under alot of stress and my skin is very sensitive.

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

Brief Answer:
I need to have a look at the rash first,please send a photo in..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the loss of your family members.

I am also sorry for the health problems you are going through.

You mention to have a rash on both sides of your legs form the ankle almost up to the knee. This seems to be related to eczema. However, first I need to have a photo of the rash area and the following information:
- meds you 've been using since the rash started?
- are you having problems with varicose veins/deep vein thrombosis (clotted blood vessels of the legs)?
- is the area itchy/painful?

Thank you!
Dr.Albana

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 hour later)

The rash is itchy. Heat irritates the area. No medicine changes. No problems with varicose veins or blood vessels. I will send a picture soon. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
A photo is required...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

ok, thank you.
Looking forward to have the photo.

Dr.Albana

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