Question 1

lower leg skin was dry, itched in sleep, bled so i put hydro seal bandaids. when came off, became more dry, cracked, itchy, so more bleed in sleep.

Accepted Answer

Dry skin : Would follow up with dermatology rule out eczema related to foods/ allergies/other or  psoriasis. . in the interim can try Aquaphor  and/ or when in the shower rub coconut oil all over legs and then rinse off with just water.  i do not like band aids as they trap moisture and can lead to infection

Question 2

i fell and hit lower leg on a rock large cut and abrasion but not bleeding much at all but days later brusing spread to ankle and around foot and now ?

Accepted Answer

Bruising: is caused by bleeding under the skin. It spreads along the muscle and tissue planes and will slowly disperse over 7-10 days. It is normal for its shape to evolve and change over a period of several days, exactly like you describe. Hope this helps!

Question 3

i have an itchy ,raised patch on my left lower leg. it is the size a little bigger than a silver dollar. it does not hurt, not warm, not bleeding. it just itches and oozes clear liquid. i was told it is a ringworm. ketoconazole ointment since 10/04?

Accepted Answer

: It may be a fungus or ring worm as you called it. The area should be biopsed and analyzed to rule out other skin diseases. Go see a Podiatrist or a dermatologist for help.

Question 4

red patch of skin on my lower leg. doesn't hurt, doesn't itch, it is just there. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Could be anything: A red patch could be anything.  The presence or absence of itch is not a helpful characteristic.  Since it is new, and persistant yould should see your doctor to get it looked at, as well as look for other areas where it may be present so it can be properly chategorized.

Question 5

i was bitten by a small dog on the lower leg. i had long pants on and it broke through the skin slightly. i did not know the dog or its owner.

Accepted Answer

Dog Bite Evaluation: Any dog bite needs evaluation.  Even more so when the dog's immunization status is unknown.  You should be evaluated to assess the need for vaccination (rabies, tetanus) and should be given antibiotic treatment to prevent infection.  Animal control authorities should be contacted to report the incident so that the animal can be located.

Question 6

above my heal on my lower leg my skin feels sunburned but its not. it is also slightly redish pink. what can i do to stop the burning?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you and your symptoms warrant evaluation by a physician. What you described suggests an infection and may require antibiotic treatment.
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Question 7

random areas on skin are painful when lightly touched. skin looks fine, i feel fine. these areas change based on the day. started on rt side, now on lt forearm and rt lower leg?

Accepted Answer

Neurologic: It appears to be something involving your nerves, a neurology consult would be in order.

Question 8

i have red, warm skin of front of lower leg?

Accepted Answer

Phlebitis: This is likely phlebitis, an infection. It should be examined at the family clinic tomorrow.

Question 9

iron deposits in lower leg skin how do i get rid of or lighten ?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: There is not much that can be done for hemosiderin, or iron, deposits in the legs.  For all practical purposes, it is permanent.

Question 10

i have a skin coloured hard lump on my lower leg. it hurts a bit on touching . it is about 12mm*6mm in size. no other symptoms . what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Cyst likely: Apply warm compresses whenever you think of it and it may drain spontaneously.  Otherwise, go to a clinic if it gets larger or more painful.

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Lower leg skin was dry, itched in sleep, bled so i put hydro seal bandaids. when came off, became more dry, cracked, itchy, so more bleed in sleep.

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I fell and hit lower leg on a rock large cut and abrasion but not bleeding much at all but days later brusing spread to ankle and around foot and now ?

A member asked:

I have an itchy ,raised patch on my left lower leg. it is the size a little bigger than a silver dollar. it does not hurt, not warm, not bleeding. it just itches and oozes clear liquid. i was told it is a ringworm. ketoconazole ointment since 10/04?

A member asked:

Red patch of skin on my lower leg. doesn't hurt, doesn't itch, it is just there. what could cause this?

A member asked:

I was bitten by a small dog on the lower leg. i had long pants on and it broke through the skin slightly. i did not know the dog or its owner.

A member asked:

Above my heal on my lower leg my skin feels sunburned but its not. it is also slightly redish pink. what can i do to stop the burning?

A member asked:

Random areas on skin are painful when lightly touched. skin looks fine, i feel fine. these areas change based on the day. started on rt side, now on lt forearm and rt lower leg?

A member asked:

I have red, warm skin of front of lower leg?

A member asked:

Iron deposits in lower leg skin how do i get rid of or lighten ?

A member asked:

I have a skin coloured hard lump on my lower leg. it hurts a bit on touching . it is about 12mm*6mm in size. no other symptoms . what could it be?

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