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What Causes A Thigh Rash With Toe Numbness And Leg Heaviness?

Had a honeycomb shaped rash show up on my thigh a few hrs later numbness began to set in my toes and gradually has spread up my left side. It s Def superficial numbness but has caused my leg to feel heavy as well as my fingers and arm. Rash is starting to fade but numbness remains
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Hi,

It may be herpes zoster. However,consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment.

It is a viral disease caused by VZV virus. It may take 2 to 6 weeks to clear. Antiviral drug like acyclovir 800 mg thrice a day for 3 weeks may be taken.

Oral steroid may be taken in tapering dose to prevent post herpetic neuralgia. Apply silver sulfadiazine cream on the lesions. Take bed rest for two weeks.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
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What Causes A Thigh Rash With Toe Numbness And Leg Heaviness?

Hi, It may be herpes zoster. However,consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. It is a viral disease caused by VZV virus. It may take 2 to 6 weeks to clear. Antiviral drug like acyclovir 800 mg thrice a day for 3 weeks may be taken. Oral steroid may be taken in tapering dose to prevent post herpetic neuralgia. Apply silver sulfadiazine cream on the lesions. Take bed rest for two weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist