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What Causes Red, Swollen And Itchy Legs?
Question: My legs are red, swollen, itchy and have an appearance of someone who has been burned. I have put up with this for months. What could it be and what type of doctor would treat this condition?
Brief Answer:
a dermatologist may be best
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You may want to see a dermatologist. One of these would likely be the best person to determine what skin condition is causing your symptoms.
The presence of the itching may indicate that there may be some aspect of dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) but the dermatologist should be able to determine the exact cause.
In terms of possible diagnosis: (1)stasis dermatitis
(2)asteatotic dermatitis
If there are vesicles or bullae (fluid filled lesions) then some of the others possible skin conditions are: (1) bullous pemphigoid
(2) drug induced bullous disorders
(3)pemphigus conditions
The dermatologist would be able to assess and treat appropriately.
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions
a dermatologist may be best
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You may want to see a dermatologist. One of these would likely be the best person to determine what skin condition is causing your symptoms.
The presence of the itching may indicate that there may be some aspect of dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) but the dermatologist should be able to determine the exact cause.
In terms of possible diagnosis: (1)stasis dermatitis
(2)asteatotic dermatitis
If there are vesicles or bullae (fluid filled lesions) then some of the others possible skin conditions are: (1) bullous pemphigoid
(2) drug induced bullous disorders
(3)pemphigus conditions
The dermatologist would be able to assess and treat appropriately.
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What do the possible diagnosis mean in language I can understand, please?
Brief Answer:
dermatitis- inflammation of the skin
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry about the late reply and medical jargon
Stasis dermatitis- dermatitis is inflammation/irritation of the skin. In stasis dermatitis there is pooling of blood in the legs which results in the inflammation occurring.
Asteatotic dermatitis- again refers to inflammation of the skin but in this case is related to excess water loss from the skin
Vesicles or bullae are fluid filled lesions, bullae are usually larger than vesicles. Vesicles are usually small areas.
Bullous pemphigoid is a condition associated with the presence of bullae/blisters.
In drug related bullous/blister disorders- there are blisters but they are related to a particular medication that may have been used.
Pemphigus conditions-these are also associated with the presence of blisters/bullae
If there are no vesicles or blisters then none of the conditions mentioned with these need to be considered.
As mentioned, a dermatologist may be the best person to help you diagnose and treat
Hope this clarifies this for you, if anything else unclear, feel free to ask
dermatitis- inflammation of the skin
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry about the late reply and medical jargon
Stasis dermatitis- dermatitis is inflammation/irritation of the skin. In stasis dermatitis there is pooling of blood in the legs which results in the inflammation occurring.
Asteatotic dermatitis- again refers to inflammation of the skin but in this case is related to excess water loss from the skin
Vesicles or bullae are fluid filled lesions, bullae are usually larger than vesicles. Vesicles are usually small areas.
Bullous pemphigoid is a condition associated with the presence of bullae/blisters.
In drug related bullous/blister disorders- there are blisters but they are related to a particular medication that may have been used.
Pemphigus conditions-these are also associated with the presence of blisters/bullae
If there are no vesicles or blisters then none of the conditions mentioned with these need to be considered.
As mentioned, a dermatologist may be the best person to help you diagnose and treat
Hope this clarifies this for you, if anything else unclear, feel free to ask
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am not sure if this is a separate condition or a symptom but I am having a hard time breathing - to the point it scares me that I just want get my breath this time and I have a panic attack. Also, all my life I have had allergies to two out of three things in our great world. lol My doctor prescribed an inhaler which I was allergic to and created the worst mouth full of blisters and sores I have had in my lifetime. I had a chest x-ray which showed normal. Any thoughts?
Brief Answer:
may need additional tests
Detailed Answer:
HI
Shortness of breath would be scary for any one to experience.
It may not be related to the condition affecting your legs.
It can be related to the heart, lung, anemia.
If you have a history of asthma, asthma control would be one of first things to be addressed.
The chest x ray would have checked for obvious lung conditions but you may also need an echo and possibly ECG (if you have any abnormal heart palpitations with the shortness of breath).
The echo would be able to determine if there are any changes with the heart.
Anemia is low red cell mass and causes a problem in getting oxygen to different parts of the body.
Because of this, the body tends to compensate with increasing how fast a person breaths (shortness of breath) and may also cause increased pulse.
Summary: (1)may need to consider whether related to asthma control first
(2)if not likely related , may need echo and blood tests
If anything else unclear, feel free to ask
may need additional tests
Detailed Answer:
HI
Shortness of breath would be scary for any one to experience.
It may not be related to the condition affecting your legs.
It can be related to the heart, lung, anemia.
If you have a history of asthma, asthma control would be one of first things to be addressed.
The chest x ray would have checked for obvious lung conditions but you may also need an echo and possibly ECG (if you have any abnormal heart palpitations with the shortness of breath).
The echo would be able to determine if there are any changes with the heart.
Anemia is low red cell mass and causes a problem in getting oxygen to different parts of the body.
Because of this, the body tends to compensate with increasing how fast a person breaths (shortness of breath) and may also cause increased pulse.
Summary: (1)may need to consider whether related to asthma control first
(2)if not likely related , may need echo and blood tests
If anything else unclear, feel free to ask
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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