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Question: Please check the attached picture and let me know what can cause these skin issues on my dad’s legs. Thanks
Brief Answer:
Psoriasis or eczema, answer few questions
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have reviewed the attached photographs and there are few possibilities: either psoriasis or eczema.
I need to ask you few questions:
Is it associated with itching and burning?
Is it present on other body sites like scalp or elbows?
Is he taking any other medicines?
Does this skin turn flaky?
Kindly revert with the answers.
Dr Asmeet
Psoriasis or eczema, answer few questions
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have reviewed the attached photographs and there are few possibilities: either psoriasis or eczema.
I need to ask you few questions:
Is it associated with itching and burning?
Is it present on other body sites like scalp or elbows?
Is he taking any other medicines?
Does this skin turn flaky?
Kindly revert with the answers.
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
no itching or burning sensation. However, the left leg has those scars for years. He had a long term varicose vein problem. It might be occupational. He worked 40 years standing on his feet all day. He recently got blood clots and and had a dvt cleaning surgery. I suspect that his scars on these tissues aren’t healing because small veins aren’t getting enough oxygen due to the poor circulation.
Brief Answer:
Looks like vasculitis
Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints it seems to be a case of vasculitis which is inflammation of the blood vessels.
It can occur due to multiple causes like infection, medicines and sometimes occurs without any cause.
I would recommend you to keep it under observation.
If it increases consult a dermatologist and get it examined.
Also go for routine tests like complete blood count, urinalysis, CRP, kidney and liver function tests.
Meanwhile apply topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected area twice daily for 2 weeks.
Looks like vasculitis
Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints it seems to be a case of vasculitis which is inflammation of the blood vessels.
It can occur due to multiple causes like infection, medicines and sometimes occurs without any cause.
I would recommend you to keep it under observation.
If it increases consult a dermatologist and get it examined.
Also go for routine tests like complete blood count, urinalysis, CRP, kidney and liver function tests.
Meanwhile apply topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected area twice daily for 2 weeks.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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