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A 44-year-old female asked:

Had itp.now itchy red puffed skin on face, neck, hands.scalp aslo itches.tried steroid cream, it didn't help.now also have purple veins on legs?

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Dr. John Chiu
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Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
See doctor: Although itchy skin per se is not alarming, when it is associated with purple veins on legs , the problem is likely serious. See your doctor asap.
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