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Thursday, August 14, 2008 Ramona DiFoggio asks

Q: I have a itchy rash on my knees and lower thighs

I have a itchy rash on my knees and lower thighs which I have never had before.  Is it allergies?

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8/14/08 6:16pm

Hi Ramona,

 

There's really no way anyone can tell you this over the Internet. While it is true that itchy skin rashes are often allergic in nature, there can be other skin conditions that cause these symptoms too. Even dry skin could cause this. If the rash doesn't go away in a day or two, or doesn't respond to over the counter treatments such as hydrocortisone cream, then you may want to consult with a doctor.

 

Because the rash is on your lower limbs, I'm wondering if you might have come into contact with poison ivy or something similar while outside. Is this possible?

 

At any rate, try not to scratch the rash; no matter the cause, scratching can make it worse, and also increases the risk of infection.

 

To your health,

Kathi

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1/26/11 5:58am

19th january this i feeling the itching  below the knee, after that  a dot found there,   now the dot is too big and i feeling very pain. the thigh is now very large

some body's told  this beginning the sugar

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