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Having Leg Rash, Produces Solid White Mass When Squeezed. What Could This Be?

I served in the US Marines during operation desert storm and returned with a leg rash that looks like small pimples that are recurring. If popped, they take about a month to heal. They are about 1mm in diameter and will produce a small elongated white mass when squeezed. The discharge is solid about 3/4mm long and .25mm in diameter and tapered to a point on 1 end. 3/4 of the way down it's length, is a small protrusion. What's odd to me is all of the discharges are identical.
Thu, 27 Jun 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
As physical examination of rash (wound) and white substance ( larvae) is very important so , if , possible upload pictures of wound with larva.
May be due to ,
River blindness ( onchocera volvulus),
guinea worm,
creeping eruption ( ancylostoma brazilience),
Leishmania tropicana.
Scrapping tests and stool examination are very important.
Consult a physician and get in his opinion.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Having Leg Rash, Produces Solid White Mass When Squeezed. What Could This Be?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. As physical examination of rash (wound) and white substance ( larvae) is very important so , if , possible upload pictures of wound with larva. May be due to , River blindness ( onchocera volvulus), guinea worm, creeping eruption ( ancylostoma brazilience), Leishmania tropicana. Scrapping tests and stool examination are very important. Consult a physician and get in his opinion. Good luck. Dr. HET