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What causes local petechial rash on legs after scratching?

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Scratching: Scratching can induce petechiae especially with an underlying condition, such as obesity, fragile vessels, and atrophic skin.

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Answered 6/8/2019

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What can cause of intense itching on my legs that become bruised from scratching, mo sign of rash or insect bite?

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Rash caused by the cold. Scratch it, i get huge swollen bumps everywhere frm my arms, finger, thighs, buttocks, legs and feet. What is it?

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My dad has had an itchy rash on his arms & legs for several months .. He got a cortizone (hydrocortisone) shot, it cleared up & then came back. What could cause this he scratches till there are sores.

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I could not stop scratching between my legs . Rashes, dark skin and feels wety between my legs , area around private par. Anus itching starting too.

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