Red Leg Rash

There are many possible causes for red leg rash and each of these causes has their own causes, symptoms and cures. It becomes difficult for a layman to identify an itchy leg rash and accurately ascertain where it came from, as there can be many reasons behind it. Self diagnosis of skin rashes on legs is the last thing one should do in such a scenario. The similarity in appearance among the different kinds of red leg rash is the real cause of confusion. The best solution is to visit a doctor and get an expert medical opinion and care.

If an individual is suffering from a same kind of red rash on legs with an alarming regularity, it is a cause for concern. If a pattern starts emerging linking certain habits and the breakout of red leg rash, it becomes easier to identify the exact cause of the problem. Once the source of the skin rash has been diagnosed, suitable remedies can be administered.

Types of Red Leg Rash
Any of the following could be a potential cause for the breakout of rash between legs, and each of these conditions are caused by a specific external agent and have their own individual treatments to cure them.

• Dermatitis: Dermatitis is caused when one comes in physical contact with the skin of an infected person or an irritant.
• Neurodermatitis: Constant itching in a certain area leads to the skin thickening and then ultimately breaking.
• Eczema: Eczema is a skin condition caused by an allergic reaction of some sort.
• Diabetes: The skin rashes may not heal properly due to diabetes, and it can even lead to fungal infection of the legs.
• Grave's Disease: Grave's disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland in the body. Many effects of this disease may lead to red rash on legs.
• Scabies: Scabies is the infestation of the layer of skin by mites which may lead to rash between legs.
• Ringworm: Ringworm is also known as tinea, and this implies a fungal infection of legs leading to the outbreak of an itchy rash.
• Psoriasis: Psoriasis which causes skin inflammation is a disease caused by a weak immune system.
• Pretibial Myxedema: A type of skin rash directly linked with hypothyroidism.
• Erysipelas: A skin disorder that affects elderly people and young children. It is caused by a species of streptococcus bacteria.

As you can see there are a multitude of causes for red rash on legs, and this makes it all the more crucial for an individual to ascertain the exact cause of the rash and get suitable treatment. Getting the wrong treatment can actually lead to the condition getting worse.

Treatment of Itchy Leg Rash
When you visit a doctor to get a diagnosis of the red leg rash that is bothering you, he may ask you a few questions to figure out, what is causing the irritation. This is the only way to correctly determine the source of the infection. Some rashes have a distinct appearance, and simply looking at them can tell the doctor what kind it is. But since, these rashes are so similar in nature and appearance, a little more investigation needs to be carried out. Here are some common questions that a doctor will ask you.

• For how long has the red leg rash been present?
• Where is the rash present, and where did it first break out?
• Is the rash also present on any other body part?
• Have you had any physical contact with someone recently?
• Is there a history of rashes and/or of skin disorders?
• What are the possible trigger factors?
• Are there any inherent allergic tendencies?
• Have you been exposed to something new, recently?
• Have you worn new clothes recently?
• What is your past medical history?
• Are you consuming any drugs and/or medications?
• Is there any family history of skin disorders and allergies?
• What are your occupational hazards?

These questions may seem extensive and intrusive, but the answer to each one of them can shed some light on the possible source of the red leg rash. Without proper answers to all these questions, it will be quite difficult for a medical expert to carry out an investigative diagnosis of the condition. Once the condition and its causes have been ascertained though, the best remedies can be applied.