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Suggest Treatment For Circular Welt On Leg

Hello, My mother just showed me what appears to be a circular welt on her leg. She says she has had it for about a month and it does not itch. She just put some cortisone ointment on it and it began to sting a little. We have no idea what this could be.
Fri, 23 Sep 2022
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Hello,

The following are few probable causes of your mom's circular welt:
The list is exhaustive
1) Dermatophytes infections like tinea corporis
2) Impetigo
3) Hansen's disease
4) Erythema multiforme
5) Fixed drug eruptions
6) Psoriasis
7) Urticaria
8) Lichen planus
9) Pityriasis roses
10) Sarcoidosis
11) Subacute lupus erythematosus
12) Nummular eczema
13) Atopic dermatitis
14) Figurate erythemas
15) Mycosis fungoides

Only with a detailed history, thorough clinical evaluation, we can arrive at a specific diagnosis and can initiate appropriate treatment. Please do consult a dermatologist.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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Suggest Treatment For Circular Welt On Leg

Hello, The following are few probable causes of your mom s circular welt: The list is exhaustive 1) Dermatophytes infections like tinea corporis 2) Impetigo 3) Hansen s disease 4) Erythema multiforme 5) Fixed drug eruptions 6) Psoriasis 7) Urticaria 8) Lichen planus 9) Pityriasis roses 10) Sarcoidosis 11) Subacute lupus erythematosus 12) Nummular eczema 13) Atopic dermatitis 14) Figurate erythemas 15) Mycosis fungoides Only with a detailed history, thorough clinical evaluation, we can arrive at a specific diagnosis and can initiate appropriate treatment. Please do consult a dermatologist. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist