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What Could Be The Reason For Having A Red, Itchy Rash On My Thigh?
I developed a red, itchy rash one one of my thighs. It spread to the top of my hips by the next day. I don t know where it came from. It just suddenly appeared Monday evening. I looked online but don t see any pictures that look like it. I went to a doctor, and she said it is come kind of rash, that it might spread some more, but she didn t indicate how long it might last, what to look for before getting concerned. I m taking an antihistamine and am putting on a topical cream, but the rash is getting worse I think, itchier even. Should I seek a second opinion, or do allergic reactions tend to happen like this? I can t think of anything that one leg was exposed to that the other one was not, in terms of allergies.
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Sun, 12 Jan 2014
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Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Thu, 16 Jan 2014
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Hello dear,
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to:
1. Fungal infection
2. Urticaria
3. Contact dermatitis
Symptomatic relief can be obtained with:
1. Intake of antihistamine preparations like Allegra
2. Application of topical steroid & antifungal ointment like Clotrimazole.
3. Calamine lotion for symptomatic relief
4. Antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infection.
If symptoms still persist, kindly visit a Dermatologist & get a proper clinical examination done to find the exact cause.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to:
1. Fungal infection
2. Urticaria
3. Contact dermatitis
Symptomatic relief can be obtained with:
1. Intake of antihistamine preparations like Allegra
2. Application of topical steroid & antifungal ointment like Clotrimazole.
3. Calamine lotion for symptomatic relief
4. Antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infection.
If symptoms still persist, kindly visit a Dermatologist & get a proper clinical examination done to find the exact cause.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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