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What Causes Red Discoloration On Foot?
I have a 3inch deep red mark on my lower leg, towards my foot and some slight discoloration forming below skin on other foot. I have had gout and cellulite in the past. I have previously had a similar mark which was described by GO as staining after various tests where inconclusive.
Fri, 28 Mar 2014
Hi,
I can understand your concern for red discoloration on foot. There can be multiple possibilities of the red rashes and it requires a close physical examination to diagnose the exact entity of the problem.
In my view correlating with the facts you have provided it appears to be either urticaria (or hives) or allergic dermatitis of the area due to heat.
I suggest you to meet a dermatologist to for proper therapy. In between you should avoid sun exposure and friction to the area properly. If I were your dermatologist then presumptively would have preferred to apply fluticasone with mupirocin cream. You can take an antihistamine such as loratadine for twice a day if itching is present.
Do not try to pinch, pop or squeeze the area as it may cause secondary infection of the area.
All the best
I can understand your concern for red discoloration on foot. There can be multiple possibilities of the red rashes and it requires a close physical examination to diagnose the exact entity of the problem.
In my view correlating with the facts you have provided it appears to be either urticaria (or hives) or allergic dermatitis of the area due to heat.
I suggest you to meet a dermatologist to for proper therapy. In between you should avoid sun exposure and friction to the area properly. If I were your dermatologist then presumptively would have preferred to apply fluticasone with mupirocin cream. You can take an antihistamine such as loratadine for twice a day if itching is present.
Do not try to pinch, pop or squeeze the area as it may cause secondary infection of the area.
All the best
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