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Suggest Treatment For A Skin Rash On Legs,arms And Waist
on 4/21st, I had an Endostent abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Came home on (22nd), a light red rash in appearance started in the hospital, within 24 hrs of surgery, it has become increasingly expanding legs, (1/2 down thighs), waist, arms, underarms, Saw primary care doctor, he thought it probably was a drug reaction, however, it has intensified. to very bright reds. it appears to not breaking through the skin. Do not see the doctor that did the surgery for 2 weeks.
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Hi,
The rash could be a drug reaction or petechiae. The drug-induced rash is usually itchy. Petechia is due to a bleeding disorder and is not itchy usually. I request you to consult your Doctor for confirming the diagnosis and for initiating the apt treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Siva Subramanian,
Dermatologist
The rash could be a drug reaction or petechiae. The drug-induced rash is usually itchy. Petechia is due to a bleeding disorder and is not itchy usually. I request you to consult your Doctor for confirming the diagnosis and for initiating the apt treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Siva Subramanian,
Dermatologist
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