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What Do Itchy Red Rashes On The Calf And Shin Indicate?

I have a red splotchy group of what first appeared to be bug bites, but are not; itchy and now it is appearing on not only my calf but my shin...i am concerned because it may be spreading. I have put Benadryl cream on the spots for 3 days now. Any idea what this could be?
posted on Thu, 12 Apr 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 complain bug bite like red splotchy patches with severe itching seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction.
I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, food challenge test etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack..
The allergist can advise to oral anti allergics as well as injectable steroids for relief..
As of now you can take anti-allergics like Levocetrizine, Allegra to control the itching and swelling..
Do cool compresses..Application of calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin..

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Do Itchy Red Rashes On The Calf And Shin Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your complain bug bite like red splotchy patches with severe itching seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, food challenge test etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack.. The allergist can advise to oral anti allergics as well as injectable steroids for relief.. As of now you can take anti-allergics like Levocetrizine, Allegra to control the itching and swelling.. Do cool compresses..Application of calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin.. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.