bums and rash on both legs same spot

[dandy007]

hi lately i have been getting rashes on my legs very itchy usually on both thighs around the same place either behind the knee cap or on the thigh right by the groin area> i have no idea where it comes from but it's big it's amost look like a map. i recently went for a blood test and my ferritin level is at 530 is that really bad conside normal i think it's at 300 will that effect the bums and rash. What do u think i should do? i heard high ferritin level can cause lympopha which one of the symtoms is rash do u think i have that? what kind of test should i get check out

[Hollywood_Guy]

Hi ...

Within the past six months, I've been battling with what my doctor and dermatologist are calling seborrheic dermatitis.  It's on my scalp, face, and have recently spread to areas on my chest, arms and groin area.  My M.D. did a complete blood panel on me and found that I had a fatty liver and high ferritin levels (453).  I've been on a strict liver detox for the past month and have seen my AST and ALT levels decrease as well as losing nearly 30 pounds.  However, my ferritin level seems to stay constantly elevated and my skin is still going crazy with this seborrheic dermatitis despite my diet and using topical corticosteroids and herbal remedies.  Could my high ferritin level be causing my skin to react this way?  I've never had anything like this in my 41 years.  Hypothyroidism also runs in my family which I'm getting tested for.  Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  This S.D. is a living hell.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

What are the sites that you are having the lesions? Could you describe them a little?

It could be eczema, sweat dermatitis, allergic reactions or eczema.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

get a repeat blood test for the ferritin levels and discuss it with your doctor.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.