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What Causes A Raised Red Spot On The Leg Causing Pain And Itchiness?

I went to the beach yesterday. When i came home i noticed a red spot on my leg. It dodnt hurt or itch just seemed slightly raised with a white ring around it. Today. I noticed its bigger & now it just began itching also. What could this be? Ringworm? Tick bite? I dont know.
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
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Hi,

As per your query you have symptoms of raised red spot on the leg causing pain and itchiness which seems to be due to dry skin, eczema, heat rash or sweat dermatitis.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to wear loose comfortable clothes. As it will avoid friction heat. You should maintain good personal hygiene. Use a powder to avoid sweat collection and apply calamine lotion at the sites of the lesion. If the condition doesn't get well then consult a dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin, oral antifungal or antibacterial depending upon the diagnosis.

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

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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What Causes A Raised Red Spot On The Leg Causing Pain And Itchiness?

Hi, As per your query you have symptoms of raised red spot on the leg causing pain and itchiness which seems to be due to dry skin, eczema, heat rash or sweat dermatitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to wear loose comfortable clothes. As it will avoid friction heat. You should maintain good personal hygiene. Use a powder to avoid sweat collection and apply calamine lotion at the sites of the lesion. If the condition doesn t get well then consult a dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin, oral antifungal or antibacterial depending upon the diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist