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Post by chaosisapony on Jun 7, 2016 3:04:26 GMT
Before we begin, no I haven't seen a doctor about this and I highly doubt I ever will. This is merely something I'm curious about.
For the last 4 or 5 summers I have been getting red splotches on my legs. Typically they happen in the middle of July. They are below the knee and range from tiny specks to spots the size of the palm of my hand. They're red and raised up off the skin. They don't itch, don't hurt and don't bother me in any way apart from being ugly. They'll stick around for a couple weeks then fade and a new set will appear. This will go on for a month or so until there are just no new ones forming.
This summer they are coming in early and it's also been much hotter already than it typically is in June. The last week every day has been over 100. I've long suspected these are related to heat but I spend all day in an air conditioned office...
Any thoughts?
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Post by dewryce on Jun 7, 2016 3:11:44 GMT
I know you said you didn't want to see the doctor, but it might be a good idea. Diseases like lupus can give you rashes from the sun. I'd hate for it to be something like that and go ignored for years.
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Post by theshyone on Jun 7, 2016 3:13:45 GMT
My sister had something similiar with Chrohns disease. Seeing a doctor would be best.
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Post by DinCA on Jun 7, 2016 8:33:06 GMT
If it were heat rash or related to heat, it would most likely itch. Sudden temperature changes like leaving a cold, refrigerated office to high outdoor temps affects some people, but I would expect it to be uncomfortable at the very least.
It could be PMLE, polymorphic light eruption, which happens when your skin is exposed to sunlight after being covered for a period of time. On its own, it isn't worrisome. However, it can be a symptom of a more serious disease so I think I'd see a doctor, especially since there is a pattern.
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Post by chaosisapony on Jun 7, 2016 14:53:16 GMT
I'll be Googling some of the things mentioned here. Thanks!
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Post by RosieKat on Jun 7, 2016 15:04:45 GMT
My DD gets rashes like that from being in grass. They don't itch or anything, just form those hives-like splotches. I know you said you're in an office, but thought I'd toss that out there since it's just your legs (which might walk through grass to get to the parking lot or something).
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Post by melanell on Jun 7, 2016 15:04:54 GMT
I get heat rash at the beginning of every summer. (And if the temps cool down and then become hot again, I might get it a second time.) But it is just your typical small red dots that are very itchy. i get in only on the back of my hands and a little bit on the top of my arms.
This sounds like something else and possibly something more, kwim? In this case, I really would go to the doctor. And trust me, I'm no fan of going to the doctor, but for what you are describing, I'd go. Just for peace of mind if nothing else.
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Post by marg on Jun 7, 2016 17:11:44 GMT
This was the only symptom for Hashimoto's that a co-worker of mine had - rashes every summer.
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Post by papersilly on Jun 7, 2016 17:40:10 GMT
to me, anything red, raised or itchy is reason to get it checked out. I know you said yours doesn't itch but the first two would be reason enough to make sure it isn't anything big. I had something like that going on a couple of summers ago. just one spot that started growing. dr gave me some prescription cream and it stopped growing and itching. it left a scar but at least it stopped.
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Post by anniefb on Jun 7, 2016 20:31:00 GMT
Yep, I'd go and get it checked out - particularly when it keeps recurring.
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Post by chaosisapony on Jun 8, 2016 3:01:09 GMT
This was the only symptom for Hashimoto's that a co-worker of mine had - rashes every summer. I'm not familiar with Hashimoto's, I'll have to add that to my Google list. If I find myself at the doctor for any other reason I will bring it up but I can't justify the costs to make an appointment at this point for something that only cosmetically bothers me. Now if it changes or doesn't go away or something like that I will yield to the peas advice and go in for an appt. |
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Post by chaosisapony on Jun 8, 2016 3:02:38 GMT
My DD gets rashes like that from being in grass. They don't itch or anything, just form those hives-like splotches. I know you said you're in an office, but thought I'd toss that out there since it's just your legs (which might walk through grass to get to the parking lot or something). This is interesting and not something I'd considered. I've really only had this issue since I've had horses. In the summer I will occasionally do things with them in shorts. Not often but enough that I'm going to pay attention to see if I can find any correlation. |
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