Question 1

what can cause you to have constant itchy achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: If the shoes rubs on the tendon it can irritate the skin and create an itching feeling.

Question 2

itchy red bite-like blotch on achilles' tendon. thought it was a bite. hasn't gone away in 3weeks. size of thumb, bumpy?

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Hard to say: Without seeing it, but I'd advise you to have it checked out since it doesn't belong. If you wanted to try something prior to seeing a doctor I would try a topical OTC steroid cream. I.e 1percent hydrocortisone.

Question 3

itchy bumps on the both achilles' tendons, flesh colored, bleed when scratched. not spreading, but not going away. live in cold chicago.

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Without seeing: The lesions I am not sure what they are. Any lesion that would bleed though would concern me and i would likely biopsy for definitive diagnosis and treatment. In that region i would perform a shave biopsy of one of the lesions.

Question 4

i got dry and itchy skin during winter. now, i get red itchy spot on my skin, but only a few on arm, leg and my body. what is the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Lubricate: High doses of marine fish oil and/or coconut oil can help lubricate from the inside, not just outside.  Please avoid lotions w/alcohol in them because they are drying.  Winter is high season for dry skin.  Check with a dermatologist for a diagnosis.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

non itchy skin color raised patch no scale over both elbows & knees, all of same duration treated with mild steroid no response. probable diagnosis?

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Difficult to know: A chronic rash is difficult to diagnose without more information about you and visualization of the rash.  A Virtual consult may help.  With the information given, granuloma annulare comes to mind. Usually there is a central depression within a ring sized flesh colored patch.  If stretched, you will likely see smaller papules. They sometimes herald thyroid disease. Low potency steroids fail.

Question 6

is their any other tests to get diagnosis for my case after positive ana test, leukocytosis, sever joint pain and itchy skin patches ?

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Positive ana: There are many other tests that can help confirm a diagnosis. Additional blood tests to determine the exact antibody that is causing the positive ANA should be done. A skin biopsy may be indicated. It is possible that your doctor has already arrived at a diagnosis from    your constellation of symptoms.

Question 7

dermatology: i went in to get a diagnosis of lichen planus - keratosis that was size of a nickel. never had this before. not itchy; skin toned. do i have cancer/melanoma? live in florida and no longer sun bath for 4 years now. dr. froze the spot?

Accepted Answer

: The doctor who examined you is in a much better position to assess your skin lesion, than is feasible in this forum. Talk to your doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

what to do with dry winter itchy skin?

Accepted Answer

Moiturize: 1. Cooler showers
2.  Gentle soap. Try eucerin calming wash
3. Moisturizer. Try cerave, vanicream, or plain vaseline.

Question 9

what can i do to help dry and itchy skin?

Accepted Answer

Moisturizer: Using a good moisturizer to help the skin stay hydrated is the first step. Some patients like something like sarna sensitive, which has a topical anesthetic in it as well as moisturizers. If its severe, see a doctor, as several systemic diseases can present with uncontrollable itch.

Question 10

can tapeworms cause itchy skin all over?

Accepted Answer

Tapeworm Side Effect: Reading through the list of symptoms, you'll understand why the signs of a tapeworm infection are often misdiagnosed. You are your own best advocate for proper diagnosis and treatment.
  Abdominal discomfort, 
  diarrhea, 
  constipation, 
  malnutrition, 
  muscle weakness, 
  neurological damage, 
  seizures, 
  weight loss, 
  tapeworm segments on clothes or in feces.

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What can cause you to have constant itchy achilles tendon?

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Itchy red bite-like blotch on achilles' tendon. thought it was a bite. hasn't gone away in 3weeks. size of thumb, bumpy?

A member asked:

Itchy bumps on the both achilles' tendons, flesh colored, bleed when scratched. not spreading, but not going away. live in cold chicago.

A member asked:

I got dry and itchy skin during winter. now, i get red itchy spot on my skin, but only a few on arm, leg and my body. what is the diagnosis?

A member asked:

Non itchy skin color raised patch no scale over both elbows & knees, all of same duration treated with mild steroid no response. probable diagnosis?

A member asked:

Is their any other tests to get diagnosis for my case after positive ana test, leukocytosis, sever joint pain and itchy skin patches ?

A member asked:

Dermatology: i went in to get a diagnosis of lichen planus - keratosis that was size of a nickel. never had this before. not itchy; skin toned. do i have cancer/melanoma? live in florida and no longer sun bath for 4 years now. dr. froze the spot?

A member asked:

What to do with dry winter itchy skin?

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What can i do to help dry and itchy skin?

A member asked:

Can tapeworms cause itchy skin all over?

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