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Question: I have had a rash on both legs for several months. Cellulitis and vascular problems have been ruled out. I have itching and burning pain in legs at times.
Antinuclear antibodies tests were normal. Haemoglobin has dropped to around 100.
I have tried hydrocortisone creams to no avail.I am 75, male and in otherwise good health.
Antinuclear antibodies tests were normal. Haemoglobin has dropped to around 100.
I have tried hydrocortisone creams to no avail.I am 75, male and in otherwise good health.
Brief Answer:
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed a chronic eczema.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed a chronic eczema.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
Forgot to mention that punch biopsy showed lipodermatoschlerosis
Brief Answer:
Use steroid cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like lipodermatosclerosis a chronic eczematous condition.
I treat such cases with a topical steroid cream like fluticasone to be applied twice daily for a month.
Thia should help you.
Wear compressive stockings if possible.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Use steroid cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like lipodermatosclerosis a chronic eczematous condition.
I treat such cases with a topical steroid cream like fluticasone to be applied twice daily for a month.
Thia should help you.
Wear compressive stockings if possible.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you Dr XXXXXXX
Could the cause of the problem be heavy metal toxicity? I have been taking iron tablets for years, and have had exposure to lead.
Regards
XXXX XXXXXXX
Could the cause of the problem be heavy metal toxicity? I have been taking iron tablets for years, and have had exposure to lead.
Regards
XXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Lead can be the causative factor
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Iron tablets won't cause toxicity as excess iron is excreted out.
Lead can definitely be a casuative factor.
Try the steroid cream.
You will get relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Lead can be the causative factor
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Iron tablets won't cause toxicity as excess iron is excreted out.
Lead can definitely be a casuative factor.
Try the steroid cream.
You will get relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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