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Reason For Having Blotches In Lower Legs Which Don T Burn Or Itch

Hi, I am African American, Mid-20s, and very petite. I have these blotches on the lower front of my legs. It does not burn, itch and it is not dry, raised or scaly. Looks like small giraffe spots, it s slightly lighter brown blotches. What could this be?
posted on Fri, 21 Feb 2014
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for blotches in lower legs. There can be multiple possibilities of the lump and it requires a close physical examination to diagnose the exact entity of the problem.

In my view correlating with the facts you have provided it appears to be either an allergic dermatitis rash or it may be fungal infection too.

I suggest you to meet a dermatologist to for proper therapy. In between you should wash the area properly.

If I were your dermatologist then presumptively would have preferred to apply an antifungal cream such as clotrimazole or miconazole. You can take an antihistamine such as loratadine for once a day if itching is present.

All the best
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Reason For Having Blotches In Lower Legs Which Don T Burn Or Itch

Hi, I can understand your concern for blotches in lower legs. There can be multiple possibilities of the lump and it requires a close physical examination to diagnose the exact entity of the problem. In my view correlating with the facts you have provided it appears to be either an allergic dermatitis rash or it may be fungal infection too. I suggest you to meet a dermatologist to for proper therapy. In between you should wash the area properly. If I were your dermatologist then presumptively would have preferred to apply an antifungal cream such as clotrimazole or miconazole. You can take an antihistamine such as loratadine for once a day if itching is present. All the best