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Suggest Treatment For Reddened Dry Peeling Lesions On Skin
Question: I am a 69 yo female no cardiac, diabetes or circulatory problems. For the past few months I have had LLE superficial sl raised circular reddened lesions There is no drainage, no pain or itching no edema The clump of lesions dry cover with dry peeling skin. I had a deer tick bite 4-5 yrs ago in same location I was given tetracycline for 10 days Could the bite & these lesions be related? I h ave been applying Hydrocortisone 1% cream OTC 1-3 x/ day
Brief Answer:
Clinical photograph will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms
As the diagnosis of skin lesion depends on thorough clinical examination, it would be very helpful if you could provide me clinical photograph. You can either upload it in upload report or alternatively mail to YYYY@YYYY with subject line being " Attention Dr Shobha Deepak"
Also kindly provide me following additional information
1. Where is exact location of lesion
2. Is there associated itching/discharge
Awaiting your response
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
Clinical photograph will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
As the diagnosis of skin lesion depends on thorough clinical examination, it would be very helpful if you could provide me clinical photograph. You can either upload it in upload report or alternatively mail to YYYY@YYYY with subject line being " Attention Dr Shobha Deepak"
Also kindly provide me following additional information
1. Where is exact location of lesion
2. Is there associated itching/discharge
Awaiting your response
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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I have attempted to send pictures of lesions No itching, pain or drainage. Apply HC 1% 2-3x/ day. Reddened circular lesion - dry flaking between HC 1% every 6-8 hrs
I have attempted to send pictures of lesions No itching, pain or drainage. Apply HC 1% 2-3x/ day. Reddened circular lesion - dry flaking between HC 1% every 6-8 hrs
Brief Answer:
Likely to be purpura
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Thanks for providing clinical photograph.
The lesion is due to purpura which is most likely to be due to senile purpura. I would suggest you to get Comolete blood count along with coagulation profile done. if the reports are normal then there is no cause for concern. purpura is localized collection of blood in the subcutaneous tissue.
do get back to me if you need any further assistance will be glad to assist you
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha
Likely to be purpura
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Thanks for providing clinical photograph.
The lesion is due to purpura which is most likely to be due to senile purpura. I would suggest you to get Comolete blood count along with coagulation profile done. if the reports are normal then there is no cause for concern. purpura is localized collection of blood in the subcutaneous tissue.
do get back to me if you need any further assistance will be glad to assist you
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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