Shin (shin splint) Rash

I have had a rash on the shin splints area on both legs for around two years now. The rash does not itch at all.
I have tried many steroid creams one seems to clear the right leg but not the left. Once I stop using the cream the rash comes back again.

I do drink a lot of alcohol, now and again.

Can you suggest a diagnosis/treatment.

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

Without seeing this rash I can't really tell you, although it certainly doesn't sound serious.  Sometimes small blood vessels burst in the area and leave pigmentation on the skins.  Ask your doctor next time you go.

Take care.

Dr. Rockoff