24 hour rash

[pparker2010574]

Hi,
I had a sore throat for 3 days about 8-9 days ago, felt a bit feverish with chills for 24 hours maybe. 2 day's ago, 8-9 days after the onset of the sore throat I noticed a non-itchy, red rash on both legs just above the knee's, which subsided the next day, about 24 hours in total. The rash was bumpy but I checked all over and it was nowhere but on my legs, just above each knee.

Anyone have a clue what this could be? I'm a little worried, I always do when ever I notice something different.
I thought at first that it could be Hives, but from what I've read Hives tend to be itchy, so I've no idea.

Thanks

[pparker2010574]

Hi,
Thank you for the reply.

It's completely gone now, I was just a little worried when I saw the rash.

Is it quite common to get a rash after a viral infection? Plus you stated hives are itchy, can they be non-itchy aswell?

Thank you for the reply.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This rash could be due to hives which can occur after a viral infection. Hives (medically known as urticaria) are red, itchy, raised areas of skin that appear in varying shapes and sizes. They have a tendency to change size rapidly and to move around, disappearing in one place and reappearing in other places, often in a matter of hours.

Many cases of hives are "idiopathic," meaning no cause is known. Others may be triggered by viral infections or medications. You can apply a mild steroid cream and take some antihistaminics.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.