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What Could Cause Red Rashes In Legs When Exposed To Sunlight?
I go to school and of an afternoon when I am walking or any part of the day when I m walking in the sun, both my legs go all red like a rash and it s really embarrassing and now I hate walking. People say it s from shaving but I have never seen any other girl or boy get red legs when they walk
Fri, 26 Apr 2019
Hi,
As per your query, you have symptoms of red rashes in legs when exposed to sunlight which is mainly due to heat rash due to frictional heat generation and it could be due to folliculitis.
You should avoid touching or pricking bumps. I would suggest you apply a topical antibacterial ointment. You should wear loose clothes and avoid sharing them with anyone. You should apply Betnovate ointment on them. You should take a course of oral antibiotics. Maintain complete hygiene and keep the area little dry. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keep on persisting. Start treatment after complete examination and proper prescription. You should get a skin patch test and allergy test done to find out the exact cause of disease and start treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
As per your query, you have symptoms of red rashes in legs when exposed to sunlight which is mainly due to heat rash due to frictional heat generation and it could be due to folliculitis.
You should avoid touching or pricking bumps. I would suggest you apply a topical antibacterial ointment. You should wear loose clothes and avoid sharing them with anyone. You should apply Betnovate ointment on them. You should take a course of oral antibiotics. Maintain complete hygiene and keep the area little dry. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keep on persisting. Start treatment after complete examination and proper prescription. You should get a skin patch test and allergy test done to find out the exact cause of disease and start treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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