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Suggest Treatment For Red Patch On Leg

Posted on Wed, 8 Jun 2016

Question: I have a red patch on my leg, just above my ankle that is bumpy and itchy, new bumps appear then that area turns red as well. It has been coming and going for years, but in the last month has stayed red and the area has enlarged. I can't find anything to stop the itch, and don't know what is causing this problem. Any clues

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be lichenified psoriasis or fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query. If you send a picture of the lesion it will be more helpful in analysing the condition. It can be most likely lichenified psoriasis or fungal infection.

Is there any scaly appearance along with redness?

In case of fungal infection using triple action ointments like Panderm ( Terbinafine (antifungal) + clobetasol (corticosteroid) + ofloxacin and ornidazole (antibiotic)) for local application daily will be helpful.
If lichenified psoriasis then using combination of clobetasol and salicylic acid will be helpful to clear it. Avoid soaps and irritants on the area. Use saline or warm water for washing.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (3 hours later)

Not sure how to send a picture.

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Reports or picture option.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up query.

There is an option to upload report or picture on this page. If that is not possible, you can mail it to YYYY@YYYY with subject as "Attention Dr. XXXXXXX BN".

I am happy to help you any time.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (9 hours later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like fungal dermatitis.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up query.

I have gone through your picture. It looks like fungal dermatitis. Using triple action cream for local application like I mentioned before is will be helpful for this. You can ask your GP for prescription of that. Avoid soaps and irritants to wash the area. Just use warm water or saline for washing. Scratching can make it worse. For this you can take anti histamines like cetirizine (zyrtec) which is available as over the counter once daily for controlling itching.
If there is no improvement then consult a dermatologist and do skin scraping for pathology examination to rule out other causes.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar