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What Causes Raised Red Areas On The Shin, Ankles And Inner Calves?

I found raised red areas on my shins, ankles, inner calves and again on my thighs last night. It s uncomfortabe to walk. They appeared suddenly after a long drive home. I experienced chills before leaving for home. They don t itch and aren t raised right now. I m not sure whether they were raised last night.
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your case history you are having fungal infection called as tinea corporis. My treatment advice is -

1. Maintain good hygiene and bath twice daily.
2. Apply an antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. If problem persists then consult a dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Raised Red Areas On The Shin, Ankles And Inner Calves?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history you are having fungal infection called as tinea corporis. My treatment advice is - 1. Maintain good hygiene and bath twice daily. 2. Apply an antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. If problem persists then consult a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.