The rash first appeared after he completed a round of golf on a warm, sunny day in Charleston, South Carolina, about 6 hours prior to presentation. The gradually developing rash was mildly pruritic. According to the patient, the left lower leg might be slightly swollen, but there was no ...
There are several forms of dermatitis that can cause a red rash on the legs. Atopic dermatitis is said to be one of the primary reasons behind such a rash that can be found on the legs of children, which is typically located behind the knees and thighs of the children and sometimes in ...
There are many causes for aleg rash. Some of the types which are likely to appear on the legs are discussed in this section. Lichen Planus or LPis a disease characterized by raised or swollen itchy skin. It usually is found on the ankles, inner part of the thighs, the forearms, but ...
or legs. The rash can be one of the first symptoms when you’re infected with HIV. HIV rashes can also appear when you already have HIV, caused either by another infection or by some HIV medicines. Most HIV rashes aren’t serious and may clear up on their own, but you should still ...
Painful, red rash (usually on the legs) Papules—cyst-like lesions on the skin Purple bruises This photo contains medical imagery. See Image DermNet DermNet Rheumatoid Vasculitis (RV) Around 2 to 5% of people diagnosed with RA will develop rheumatoid vasculitis (RV). The hallmark of th...
Jock itch, also known as tinea cruris, is a fungal infection that commonly affects the inner thighs, genitals, and buttocks. The warm and moist environment between the legs provides the perfect breeding ground for the fungus. Jock itch usually starts as a red patch in the crease of the gro...
Emergency Medicine Case Challenge: Bleeding Gums and Rash on Both Legs in a 38-Year-Old Man A diagnosis ofITPdoes not imply that therapy is required, especially in a patient with mild thrombocytopenia in the absence of clinical bleeding. The need for therapy is guided by bleeding symptoms and...
A 6-year-old male with rash on the legs A 6-year-old male presented to a dermatology clinic with a 1-week history of rash on his lower legs. His parents reported the rash started on the buttocks and then spread to the lower legs. It was mildly pruritic, and he had been prescribed...
The time-to-onset is typically 1–2 weeks after starting the responsible drug. It is characterized by small red lesions that are mostly flat but also have a raised portion, hence the name maculopapular. The rash usually starts on the trunk or neck and is sometimes associated with fever. ...
Rashes can appear anywhere on the skin and affect just one part of the body or the entire surface of the skin. Depending on the severity of a rash, the condition manifests in different forms. A rash may be a slight discoloration or small bumps if minor. More severe rashes are ...