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What Causes Red Itchy Rash On The Leg?
I have a red rash just on the front part of my leg,just above the ankle. I did not have it when I was at my orthopedic dr. 8 days ago when my broken ankle was re-exrayed. today, when my sister helped me remove the boot so that I could wash my leg and foot, and we exposed the skin, it was there and very itchy. what could have caused it? Thanks. Mildred Harrison
Fri, 14 Aug 2020
Hi,
Constant wearing of shoes / bandage can cause this. Constant irritation and sweating followed by fungal infection seems to be the cause. Try sprinkling Candid dusting powder (anti-fungal) after cleaning and drying feet. This should relieve the symptom and the cause. If no relief or exaggeration of the problem. Consult your doctor for oral medication.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Constant wearing of shoes / bandage can cause this. Constant irritation and sweating followed by fungal infection seems to be the cause. Try sprinkling Candid dusting powder (anti-fungal) after cleaning and drying feet. This should relieve the symptom and the cause. If no relief or exaggeration of the problem. Consult your doctor for oral medication.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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