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What Causes Red Discoloration On The Foot While On Proscar?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Nov 2017
Question: I have red and brown discoloration on right foot. I am diabetic and recently had a prostate problem which has been delt with and is fine now but was on proscar and something else which I was allergic to. It caused inflammation and red blotches which have gone away.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Upload an image of these lesions for review!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

To be of most help, I need to review these areas with discolorations. This way, I can provide a personalized and helpful response to you. It will help me to establish is the discoloration is problematic or not and if yes, what the cause is. Finally, what measures would be needed to address this will all depend on the findings.

To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.

I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Dr. Ivo
Thank you for your quick response. Just some added information. I don't have any open lesions it is just areas of color. The top of the foot is normal color. There is a slight thin band around my ankle the color is on the sides of my foot. the left side has brown patches and seem to be getting lighter in color. The right side of my foot is a reddish color around my ankle bone down to the soul of the foot and up around 4-5 inches toward the knee. Have had trouble with skin rashes above the ankle at times but has always gone away.
The foot feels fine. My blood work is good and my diabetes is well under control and blood pressure is good. Everything gets checked every 3 months. The coloration has been there for about seven months.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (19 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Is it posible to upload an image?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Going through these details suggests that these discolorations are stigmata of a past affection-the blotches. But for their probably unsightful nature, there is no specific disease condition attributable to this. This is further enforced by the fact that all blood workups are normal, no local symptoms and this area hasn't spread further over the past 7months.

Discolorations often result from blood leaking into tissue under the skin and that takes several months for resorption to occur.

I hope this reassures and helps. I wish you well. If possible, upload an image still for further review and insights.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (5 hours later)
Thank you Dr. Ivo I appreciate your quick response.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (15 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your kind words.

I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.

Above all, always keep me updated as I promise to offer to the best of my abilities my input on health related worries.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Red Discoloration On The Foot While On Proscar?

Brief Answer: Upload an image of these lesions for review! Detailed Answer: Hi, To be of most help, I need to review these areas with discolorations. This way, I can provide a personalized and helpful response to you. It will help me to establish is the discoloration is problematic or not and if yes, what the cause is. Finally, what measures would be needed to address this will all depend on the findings. To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query. I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.