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What Causes Black Spot On The Leg Which Is Itchy?

my husband is a 55yr old African American and weighs 240 lbs. He is very athletic and always moving no slouch is he. 7 yrs ago he developed a black spot on his leg it was rough and it would itch him, I am very concerned it has grown immensely this past yr. also it spread into 3 different locations and now his leg is always sore and retaining water.
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM .
Read and reviewed your query and health concerns.

My opinion-
In the given situation-You seem to suffer from-Varicose Veins with Incompetent Perforating Veins,increased over last 7-8 yrs.
Leg soreness and leg swelling/ and itching at the black spot-which is due to Varicose Dermatitis,which grew fast in last year,needs to be investigated for any accompanied DVT(Deep Vein Thrombosis).
Accompanied Chronic Compartment Compression Syndrome needs to be ruled out.


Do's Suggested-

USG scan with Doppler Study of the affected leg, would fix these health issues soon
Consults with Vascular and General Surgeon would be needed to treat the problem.
EVLT with Foam sclerotherapy of the affected leg perforators/ Correction of DVT with blood thinners -if need be/ Weight Reduction to suit the height under care of doctor/Venostockings / Reducing Physical stress of long standing -as athelet,are sure to resoolve these health issues soon and with long remissions

Other causes need to be ruled out after Consults with Specialist Vascular Surgeon-doctor -as need be.
Further suggestions in this regard would need ore information /investigations after getting more details from You.

Rule out other causes,before starting any treatment as suggested herewith.

This brief reply is given on facts submitted, which needs to be verified from your attending doctors, with whom you can check before starting further changes in the treatment.

Hope this would help you to plan further of this complex illness of yours.

If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70229



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Good Day!!

Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!!

Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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What Causes Black Spot On The Leg Which Is Itchy?

Detailed Answer: Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM . Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. My opinion- In the given situation-You seem to suffer from-Varicose Veins with Incompetent Perforating Veins,increased over last 7-8 yrs. Leg soreness and leg swelling/ and itching at the black spot-which is due to Varicose Dermatitis,which grew fast in last year,needs to be investigated for any accompanied DVT(Deep Vein Thrombosis). Accompanied Chronic Compartment Compression Syndrome needs to be ruled out. Do s Suggested- USG scan with Doppler Study of the affected leg, would fix these health issues soon Consults with Vascular and General Surgeon would be needed to treat the problem. EVLT with Foam sclerotherapy of the affected leg perforators/ Correction of DVT with blood thinners -if need be/ Weight Reduction to suit the height under care of doctor/Venostockings / Reducing Physical stress of long standing -as athelet,are sure to resoolve these health issues soon and with long remissions Other causes need to be ruled out after Consults with Specialist Vascular Surgeon-doctor -as need be. Further suggestions in this regard would need ore information /investigations after getting more details from You. Rule out other causes,before starting any treatment as suggested herewith. This brief reply is given on facts submitted, which needs to be verified from your attending doctors, with whom you can check before starting further changes in the treatment. Hope this would help you to plan further of this complex illness of yours. If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70229 Dear, if satisfied,Don t forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at HCM services. If you want to update more details and ask more update queries , You are most Welcome herewith !! Good Day!! Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!! Dr.Savaskar M.N. Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS