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Dark Lower Legs, A Small Patch Above Ankle. Help Me Cure This.
my lower legs getting dark and above my ankle have a small patch of rash, its very itchy especially at nights i also travel with itchy eyes and runny nose and i went to my dermatologists, she prescribe anti-histamine the itchy eyes and the runny nose is getting better but its my lower legs i'm worried about cause its not getting better. can you help me?
Fri, 12 Apr 2013
Hi,
From the description it seems you might be having stasis eczema or varicose eczema over your lower legs. These are associated with varicose veins and are usually seen in people who stand for prolonged periods. These are characterised by dark pigmented skin, with itching, ulceration leg pain etc.
You need to meet a dermatologist to get the diagnosis confirmed. As far as itchy eyes and running nose is concerned, it could be due to allergic rhinitis and will respond well to antihistamines.
Hope that helped
Take care
From the description it seems you might be having stasis eczema or varicose eczema over your lower legs. These are associated with varicose veins and are usually seen in people who stand for prolonged periods. These are characterised by dark pigmented skin, with itching, ulceration leg pain etc.
You need to meet a dermatologist to get the diagnosis confirmed. As far as itchy eyes and running nose is concerned, it could be due to allergic rhinitis and will respond well to antihistamines.
Hope that helped
Take care
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Hello,
welcome to healthcare magic
I was wondering whether you have varicose veins, because discoloration of legs and itching above ankle could be due to varicose eczema.
Ask your dermatologist to reassess the rash over the legs.
A topical steroid application will help along with frequent application of moisturizer. Try to elevate your leg as much as possible whenever you are taking rest.
Hope this helped
Take care
welcome to healthcare magic
I was wondering whether you have varicose veins, because discoloration of legs and itching above ankle could be due to varicose eczema.
Ask your dermatologist to reassess the rash over the legs.
A topical steroid application will help along with frequent application of moisturizer. Try to elevate your leg as much as possible whenever you are taking rest.
Hope this helped
Take care
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