Anyone have an idea what this rash or outbreak may be??
May 29, 2015 5:23 PM Subscribe
Anyone have an idea what this rashor outbreak may be. My Friend has this outbreak or rash right above her ankle. Has anyone had something like this or an idea of what it might be? link
It might be hiker's rash (aka golfer's vasculitis), if she was outside and active and got overheated.
posted by hiker U. at 6:02 PM on May 29, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by hiker U. at 6:02 PM on May 29, 2015 [1 favorite]
It's really hard to identify rashes. Go to the doctor.
posted by discopolo at 6:27 PM on May 29, 2015 [4 favorites]
posted by discopolo at 6:27 PM on May 29, 2015 [4 favorites]
Lots of possibilities: poison oak...poison ivy...chiggers...I've also had a similar rash from contact with the oils in mango leaves / skin...or it could be something else entirely.
In my experience, the most likely culprit is poison oak (or ivy or mango). I'd wash the area with shampoo or dishwashing liquid to help remove the oil from the plant and prevent it from spreading farther, take some benadryl, and try not to scratch.
It can take over a week for a rash caused by any of these allergens to go away. If it lasted longer than that, I'd go see a doctor.
posted by toodles at 6:58 PM on May 29, 2015
In my experience, the most likely culprit is poison oak (or ivy or mango). I'd wash the area with shampoo or dishwashing liquid to help remove the oil from the plant and prevent it from spreading farther, take some benadryl, and try not to scratch.
It can take over a week for a rash caused by any of these allergens to go away. If it lasted longer than that, I'd go see a doctor.
posted by toodles at 6:58 PM on May 29, 2015
Another vote for going to the doctor. Could be shingles, too.
posted by ellenaim at 8:26 PM on May 29, 2015
posted by ellenaim at 8:26 PM on May 29, 2015
That rash could be many things - one important question is, is it itchy?
Shingles is a blistering rash and I don't see any evidence of blisters in the photo.
posted by treehorn+bunny at 10:19 PM on May 29, 2015
Shingles is a blistering rash and I don't see any evidence of blisters in the photo.
posted by treehorn+bunny at 10:19 PM on May 29, 2015
Yep, time for the Dr. It looks like poison ivy to me as well, but whatever it is, effective treatment will likely include a steroid cream which can't be purchased OTC.
posted by HuronBob at 3:36 AM on May 30, 2015
posted by HuronBob at 3:36 AM on May 30, 2015
Drug rash? Certain meds cause rashes frequently located below the calf.
posted by Lil Bit of Pepper at 6:55 PM on May 30, 2015
posted by Lil Bit of Pepper at 6:55 PM on May 30, 2015
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posted by Marie Mon Dieu at 5:30 PM on May 29, 2015 [1 favorite]