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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Shin (shin splint) Rash
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Shin (shin splint) Rash
by iain179, Jan 12, 2008 04:18PM
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.
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.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jan 12, 2008 08:06PM
, Jan 12, 2008 08:06PMTo: iain179
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
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
