Hi Dr. Rynne - My peer is traveling in Honduras and has acquired the following systems: - red and purple and blotchy rash on both legs. Looks like burst blood vessels - rash is not itchy but is tender to the touch - feet and ankles are swelling up - possible fever and feeling sick Any ideas? She thinks it may be from bug bits, but isn t sure
hi, thank you for posting on HCM as per your history, it is likely to be livedoid vasculopathy. my advise would be: - consult a dermatologist nearby as it will need blood investigations to find out the cause. -it may not be due to bug bite, but a vascular disorder. -as for now, for pain, you may take tab ibuprofen. -take rest. - keep a pillow underneath your leg while sleeping. - it may require a biopsy to confirm diagnosis. wishing you a good health. thank you
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hi, thank you for posting on HCM as per your history, it is likely to be livedoid vasculopathy. my advise would be: - consult a dermatologist nearby as it will need blood investigations to find out the cause. -it may not be due to bug bite, but a vascular disorder. -as for now, for pain, you may take tab ibuprofen. -take rest. - keep a pillow underneath your leg while sleeping. - it may require a biopsy to confirm diagnosis. wishing you a good health. thank you