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Summertime, and the livin' is Seriously, sometimes the heat and humidity that accompany summer can make it feel like you're spending three months living inside of a closed mouth. And all of that hot damp skin means you might also become much more familiar than you'd like with the dreaded heat rash. Fear not my friendlies, all is not lost. There are ways to treat heat rash and heat-related hives.

The most common causes of what looks like a rash or red dots on the lower legs are either immune-mediated inflammation like eczema or psoriasis, or a skin infection like cellulitis. Other causes of red blotches on the lower legs can arise from an allergic reaction to certain foods or contact with poisonous plants. Read below for more information on on other causes, related symptoms like swollen ankles or scaly skin on lower legs, and treatment options. Lower leg redness can be caused by a host of conditions, both benign and more concerning. One of the most common and serious is cellulitis, an infection of the skin. Veins that cannot carry blood back to the heart can cause a backup and blockage of the arteries of the leg can also cause pain in the leg.

A skin rash on one lower leg can appear red, blotchy, or have a dry and scaly texture. Most rashes on the lower leg are caused by dermatitis, eczema, or an allergic reaction which will look like red, itchy bumps on the leg. Read below for more information on lower leg rashes and treatment options.

Back to Health A to Z. Heat rash is uncomfortable, but usually harmless. It should clear up on its own after a few days. Speak to a pharmacist about heat rash.