Strange rashes on both upper shins of my legs

ticker

Hi lacrymosa. Do you think you could have been bitten by a tick? Many people are bitten by ticks without knowing it. They are tiny and inject a numbing agent so you cannot feel them on you.

If this is a bulls-eye rash, it is a definite sign of Lyme disease; however, only about 50% of people who have Lyme get a rash. The rash alone merits treatment. Lyme disease is a multi-system bacterial infection caused from the bite of an infected tick. It is the second fastest growing infectious disease after AIDS in the US and the number one vector-borne disease in the US.

No test is completely reliable, and results can vary by lab. If you think this is a possbility, it is very important to see a knowledgeable doctor and get aggressive treatment early in the infection. If you need a recommendation, let me know.

Good luck!

maglib

Not the greatest picture as couldn't see details. Could be a number of things like exceme, a fungus, porokeratosis......... I highly recomend the dermatologist. You could try nizoral shampoo to see if it helps as it is antifungal and even helps on skin. Good luck.