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Suggest Treatment For A Purple Color Rash On The Thighs
i woke up this morning with a purplish rash over torso and thighs and had symptoms of a cold last night. my baby 8month old and 3.5yr have had a green snotty nose for a week no temps tho, is this just a flu virus? feeling tired and achey came off a weeks dose of penicllin 4 days ago for a breast infection, just one thing after another, i don t normally see doctors only last week to get anitbotics, if this is just a wait and see that s fine just the rash has me stumped.
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of purple color rash on the thighs which occur because skin has increased sensitivity of getting pigmented and it is due to abundance of sebaceous glands in these areas. Need not to worry. Maintain complete hygiene of that area. I would suggest you to wash these areas daily with cold water and body wash containing salicylic acid twice a day and apply cream containing azelaic acid which is good for pimples. Take diet rich in multivitamins. If condition doesn't get well in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like minocycline, steroid ointment and may recommend chemical peeling for marks.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of purple color rash on the thighs which occur because skin has increased sensitivity of getting pigmented and it is due to abundance of sebaceous glands in these areas. Need not to worry. Maintain complete hygiene of that area. I would suggest you to wash these areas daily with cold water and body wash containing salicylic acid twice a day and apply cream containing azelaic acid which is good for pimples. Take diet rich in multivitamins. If condition doesn't get well in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like minocycline, steroid ointment and may recommend chemical peeling for marks.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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