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What Do Itchy And Red Rashes On The Lower Part Of Leg Indicate?
Question: hello i am a 60 year old caucausian male and i have developed on the lower part of my leg what appears be a rash of some type...reddish and somewhat itcy...it now looks like a few more reddish rash like spots have appeared...never had anything likethis before
its been about a month the original one seems to be almost healed but few more have appeared in lower leg..i live in south florida
its been about a month the original one seems to be almost healed but few more have appeared in lower leg..i live in south florida
Brief Answer:
This could be anything, contact dermatitis, have you been in the water/sea?
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM. Could you please include what other medical conditions you may have, what medications are you taking on a regular basis. Any medications you've started recently. Or any changes in dosing. Do you have pain to this leg that has a rash. Do you have a fever. The best way to help with this answer would be to upload a picture of the rash. The you have swelling in your feet caused by heart failure? What is the condition of your toe nails? The reason I ask about your toenails is, a bacterial/fungal infection could originate from them creep up to the legs. And could confirm which leg this is happening in. Thank you and I await your response.
This could be anything, contact dermatitis, have you been in the water/sea?
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM. Could you please include what other medical conditions you may have, what medications are you taking on a regular basis. Any medications you've started recently. Or any changes in dosing. Do you have pain to this leg that has a rash. Do you have a fever. The best way to help with this answer would be to upload a picture of the rash. The you have swelling in your feet caused by heart failure? What is the condition of your toe nails? The reason I ask about your toenails is, a bacterial/fungal infection could originate from them creep up to the legs. And could confirm which leg this is happening in. Thank you and I await your response.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
thank you I do not take any medicine I am a healthy 60 year old..work out a lot..but I do have toe nail fungus my two big toe nail...tried everything..
do you think it is creepying up?
any suggestions that work for toe nail fungus
thank you
do you think it is creepying up?
any suggestions that work for toe nail fungus
thank you
Brief Answer:
Yes this could be toe nail fungus creeping up.
Detailed Answer:
The treatment is prescription oral antifungals that are really needed for a long time, we are talking 1 year minimum in some cases, and then if this fails, you then see a podiatrist and if you don't care about looks and cosmetics, have the affected toe nails removed. I am assuming that you have tried the usual over the counter remedies.
Yes this could be toe nail fungus creeping up.
Detailed Answer:
The treatment is prescription oral antifungals that are really needed for a long time, we are talking 1 year minimum in some cases, and then if this fails, you then see a podiatrist and if you don't care about looks and cosmetics, have the affected toe nails removed. I am assuming that you have tried the usual over the counter remedies.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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