Question 1

legs exposed to sun (approx. 30 mins). developed few small, red fluid-filled blisters at tops of r. knee. it spread down the inside of leg only. afterward, appeared on l. knee and spread down. later, appeared on outside of both elbows. weird sunburn?

Accepted Answer

: You may need to see your doctor for ruling out cutaneous porphyrias.

Question 2

how long will severe sunburn last? shins of both legs still extremely red post 1 wk. mottled, shiny.

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: If legs got mildly or moderately sunburned, then usual home care for sunburns should help. People can try over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream for 4-8 days, while also moisturizing with their favorite non-medicated lotion or cream. Severe means different things to different people. Severe usually means the skin blistered off and new top skin will need to form, over 3-4 weeks (doctor can examine).

Question 3

my leg hurts and it feels like sunburn but its not. its not red and its not sunny out and i wasnt outside at all today. whati s wrong with my leg?

Accepted Answer

Leg pain: It could be a nerve issue or a prodrome to shingles  see your local md.

Question 4

i have optic neuritis (2 months about 90% vision returned). i now have a "sunburn" type feeling on my leg (skin isn't red). could it be related?

Accepted Answer

Very likely: The skin and nervous system originate from the same embryonic tissue often showing signs of inflammation when one or the other is affected. Also, this could be interpreted as a paresthesia (a symptom of inflammation of skin nerves) clearly showing an association. Multiple sclerosis comes to mind, please check with your neurologist to be sure this isn't significant.

Question 5

how can i get rid of sunburn on my leg? i got badly burnt in august last year and it's still red. is there something wrong and can i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Something wrong: Your skin should have healed in about 6 weeks barring a secondary infection. However if it was a 3rd degree burn, it may leave some scarring. Best to consult a dermatologist to take a look at the skin involved.

Question 6

both legs have been zwollen for days inner thigh is red and veins are hard and painfull and itchy can bearly stand or walk has gotten worse?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor, if you do not have access to one go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital. 
Wish you good health!

Question 7

good morning, doctor. i have small red bumps on my upper thigh-both legs. they're itchy sometimes. it's been a few days now my tummy also itches too.

Accepted Answer

Itchy rash: Itchy rash. Last menstrual period? Make sure you're not pregnant. LMP? Past medical history? Most likely, you are having an allergic reaction to something you touched in that area. There are other possibilities. You can try over the counter topical steroid and benadryl to treat the itch. See MD if it is bothering you for an in person evaluation since there are other possibilities, need exam 2b sur

Question 8

last month i got sunburnt on the very top of my left thigh.now, a month later there are small itchy , red welts on it. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

PMLE: This sounds like polymorphous light eruption, which is a reaction to intense sunlight. However, it usually breaks out within hours not weeks. You should consult dermatology for definitive diagnosis.

Question 9

i got sunburned on thursday and noticed on my legs i have tiny red dots where i was sun exposed. it's been 4 days and the dots are still there.

Accepted Answer

Sun allergy?: That sounds like a reaction to the sun.  Does it itch?

Question 10

post burn erythema after exposure to the sun. 5/28  sunburn anterior ankle. 1st degree deep red w/some patching of redpurple. peeled and now stuck red. how to heel perm redness?

Accepted Answer

Lubricate: Anything for dry skin. Vaseline. Eucerin. etc.Protect from sun.

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Both legs on thigh area only on top of legs seem to have a red sunburn but I have not been in the sun

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Legs exposed to sun (approx. 30 mins). developed few small, red fluid-filled blisters at tops of r. knee. it spread down the inside of leg only. afterward, appeared on l. knee and spread down. later, appeared on outside of both elbows. weird sunburn?

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How long will severe sunburn last? shins of both legs still extremely red post 1 wk. mottled, shiny.

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My leg hurts and it feels like sunburn but its not. its not red and its not sunny out and i wasnt outside at all today. whati s wrong with my leg?

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I have optic neuritis (2 months about 90% vision returned). i now have a "sunburn" type feeling on my leg (skin isn't red). could it be related?

A member asked:

How can i get rid of sunburn on my leg? i got badly burnt in august last year and it's still red. is there something wrong and can i get rid of it?

A member asked:

Both legs have been zwollen for days inner thigh is red and veins are hard and painfull and itchy can bearly stand or walk has gotten worse?

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Good morning, doctor. i have small red bumps on my upper thigh-both legs. they're itchy sometimes. it's been a few days now my tummy also itches too.

A member asked:

Last month i got sunburnt on the very top of my left thigh.now, a month later there are small itchy , red welts on it. what could it be?

A member asked:

I got sunburned on thursday and noticed on my legs i have tiny red dots where i was sun exposed. it's been 4 days and the dots are still there.

A member asked:

Post burn erythema after exposure to the sun. 5/28 sunburn anterior ankle. 1st degree deep red w/some patching of redpurple. peeled and now stuck red. how to heel perm redness?

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