about 3 months ago I raked by leg across a metal bar, but it didnt break my skin and i deep painful bruise began about a months later a strange rash broke out around the area and it started to spread around the bruised area. The rash looks a lot like my mom psoriosis (I am not sure I am spelling that right). The rash occassionally hurts pretty deep and it itches at times. I have tried triple antibiotic cream. It will seem to start to heal and go away then flares back up. Now a very simular rash has spread to my leg, but that rash is not at all painful
Hello. Thank you for writing to us. It could very well be related to psoriasis. The salient features being that it is itchy at times and there is a positive history of psoriasis in your family. Moreover, history of trauma preceding the rash is significant and is a feature of psoriasis. This phenomena is known as koebnerization. I suggest you to get it reviewed with a dermatologist. Psoriasis is fairly distinctive in appearance and classically affects extensor skin surfaces of legs e.g. knee and shin. Psoriasis may involve other body sites as well and could be a clue to diagnosis. Scalp involvement with itchy scaly patches is commonly seen in psoriasis. If this turns up as psoriasis it would most likely be treated with topical potent steroid ointments with or without salicylic acid Or topical calcitriol/ calcitriol with or without topical steroids. Topical emollients would help, and you may use them frequently. Regards