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What Do Itchy Sores On Legs And Arms Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 17 Feb 2014
Question: Sores on legs and arms that itch and take forever to heal.
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Pictures required Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. You seem to have developed lesions of folliculitis over the arms and legs. These are basically infective lesions of the hair follicle. I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions to ascertain the diagnosis. Kindly click some close up pictures of the exact skin lesions and upload them here on this page. You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul. Also please tell if you are have any associated itching or pain. I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the pictures and the above details. Waiting for your response Dr Geetika Paul
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What Do Itchy Sores On Legs And Arms Indicate?

Brief Answer: Pictures required Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. You seem to have developed lesions of folliculitis over the arms and legs. These are basically infective lesions of the hair follicle. I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions to ascertain the diagnosis. Kindly click some close up pictures of the exact skin lesions and upload them here on this page. You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul. Also please tell if you are have any associated itching or pain. I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the pictures and the above details. Waiting for your response Dr Geetika Paul