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What Do Black And Scaly Spots On The Leg Indicate?
my son just showed me three spots on his leg (knee area). He said they started like a bug bite about a week ago but know one is about the size of a quarter and is looks like a black scab and is red around it. Another one is the size of a dine and the third still looks like a bug bite.
Hello Dear. There can be multiple reason for black scaly spot on leg. it can be bug bite, mosquito bite, boils due to infection, allergic reaction, fungal infection, eczema, psoriasis etc. It is really difficult to comment upon unless we see it. Kindly consult a dermatologist and get examined. Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you. All the best With warm regards Dr Sanjay Kini
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What Do Black And Scaly Spots On The Leg Indicate?
Hello Dear. There can be multiple reason for black scaly spot on leg. it can be bug bite, mosquito bite, boils due to infection, allergic reaction, fungal infection, eczema, psoriasis etc. It is really difficult to comment upon unless we see it. Kindly consult a dermatologist and get examined. Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you. All the best With warm regards Dr Sanjay Kini