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What Are The Painful Rashes On My Shin Area?
I have had a rash on my left shin for over a year now. Painful to touch but very itchy. I have been keeping it calmed by using goldenseal only after going to the dr.s 5 to 6 times and receiving cortisone creams that did nothing. There is a new patch raising now....just driving me crazy as I cannot get it to calm or to say the most...go away. Seems to start under the skin with slight itching then swelling then erupting.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Painful skin rash on the shin can be erythema nodosum..
You need a few investigations to identify the cause like CXR, S.ACE levels, ANA etc
Consult a dermatologist for the same
Treatment comprises a therapeutic ladder, after the diagnosis is confirmed.
You need a few investigations to identify the cause like CXR, S.ACE levels, ANA etc
Consult a dermatologist for the same
Treatment comprises a therapeutic ladder, after the diagnosis is confirmed.
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