An 87-year-old woman was referred with a scattered, non-itchy rash limited to the lower legs, diagnosed in primary care as venous eczema or possible asteatotic eczema but failing to respond to treatment with topical clobetasone butyrate and emollients. The duration was uncertain but was at ...
Intensely itchy blisters, which may also occur on the palms, soles, scalp, and mucous membranes, as well as in the diaper area History and physical examination Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) Confluent erythema on cheeks (slapped-cheek appearance) Sometimes fever, malaise...
Chicken pox– This infection results in a viral skin rash in children that is very itchy on the legs, torso arms. Viral rash in face is common in chicken pox. One thing that you need to note about this infection is that its blisters are filled with fluid and are highly infectious. Shin...
Itchy hives spreading across legs BlackBoxGuild Skin rash problem. Old man with itchy arms and feet, unwell. Nardavar Women with symptoms of itchy urticaria or allergic reaction on the skin alena_bonn Painful Rash on the Hand MarinaDemidiuk Young Woman with Rash Under Eye Demkat Woman sufferin...
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...
It starts with itchy, red skin and pimple-like spots, usually on the face, arms and legs. After filling with pus, they break open and form a crust. Scratching the itchy sores can spread them. Staph infections are caused by one of the 30 types of staphylococcus bacteria. Staph infections...
Some of the types which are likely to appear on the legs are discussed in this section. Lichen Planus or LP is a disease characterized by raised or swollen itchy skin. It usually is found on the ankles, inner part of the thighs, the forearms, but any skin area of the body can be ...
Psoriasis is rare in infants. It presents as red thickened skin with silvery scales that may be itchy or sore and appears on the legs, arms or scalp. Impetigo Impetigo appears as yellow brownish crusty patches and/or pus-filled blisters. It is found on the buttocks, lower abdomen and thigh...
Contact dermatitis is a common cause of an itchy red rash on the inner thigh. It occurs when the skin comes into contact with an allergen or irritant, leading to inflammation and discomfort. Allergic reactions to personal care products, soaps, or cosmetic products can trigger a red rash with...
Seven to 10 days later, children may develop a sometimes-itchy rash on their cheeks that can also appear on the arms, back, chest, legs, and buttocks, and may come and go for several weeks. Adults tend to experience joint pain during this second phase, which can manifest in the feet,...