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What Cause A Hole In The Leg?

Hello, I have a small hole in my leg that scabs over if I leave alone for weeks the problem is the scab never goes away. And when I remove there is still a hole in my leg what could be cauing it I have no diabetes nor ddo I remember injuring my leg..?
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
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Hi,

What you are mentioning is like a small wound which heals with a scab formation and every time you remove the scab, maybe it seems that the raw underneath tissue become visible.

This could be due to an old injury which may have never healed properly or maybe some kind of a skin lesion with recurrent scabing.

What i advise you is to visit a dermatologist and get it examined properly and then subsequently you will have to use an ointment for regular dressing. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Akshay Kumar Saxena
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What Cause A Hole In The Leg?

Hi, What you are mentioning is like a small wound which heals with a scab formation and every time you remove the scab, maybe it seems that the raw underneath tissue become visible. This could be due to an old injury which may have never healed properly or maybe some kind of a skin lesion with recurrent scabing. What i advise you is to visit a dermatologist and get it examined properly and then subsequently you will have to use an ointment for regular dressing. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Akshay Kumar Saxena