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What Causes Red Itchy Rashes On The Lower Legs?

my husband has a very large red rash on his lower legs. one leg has the rash in the front, the other leg has rash in the back and has a large blister type thing that has drained once and has filed up again. rash is itchy. told it was a skin infection but not know why. could you shed some light on this?
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of red itchy rashes on the lower legs. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like dermatitis, dry skin, folliculitis, eczema, heat rash or sweat dermatitis. Need not to worry. Apply ice pack to reduce redness and itchiness .It is important to wear loose comfortable clothes ,maintain good personal hygiene. Use a powder to avoid sweat collection and apply calamine lotion at the sites of the lesion. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin , oral antifungal or antibacterial depending upon the diagnosis .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Red Itchy Rashes On The Lower Legs?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of red itchy rashes on the lower legs. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like dermatitis, dry skin, folliculitis, eczema, heat rash or sweat dermatitis. Need not to worry. Apply ice pack to reduce redness and itchiness .It is important to wear loose comfortable clothes ,maintain good personal hygiene. Use a powder to avoid sweat collection and apply calamine lotion at the sites of the lesion. If condition doesn t get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin , oral antifungal or antibacterial depending upon the diagnosis . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari