Question 1

had a sore on my ankles won't heal doctor said i just had dry skin leaks fluid ?

Accepted Answer

There are so many: potential diagnoses for an unhealing ankle sore that it can not be narrowed down on the internet. You need a thorough examination, history and blood work. Go and see a different health care provider or a vascular or infectious disease specialist.

Question 2

what does a tick bite look like after 2-3 weeks? i have a round spot on my ankle that is pink and there is dry skin in a circle around the area.

Accepted Answer

Possible : It does sound like a possible tick bite.  You could possibly take a picture and submit with your question, or perhaps a better idea would be to let your primary care doctor take a look at it.

Question 3

i just got my cast of from my ankle. how can i wash my foot , can i just lotion to help the dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Check with surgeon: The best source to answer your question is to check with your surgeon or physician who placed the cast.  They typically have particular ways that they recommend caring for your wounds, which will allow them to standardize monitoring and follow-up.  The concerns would be inflammation or infection in the skin, which could become dangerous.

Question 4

shiny dry skin on lower legs but not ankles or feet, calf pain i'm walking only if i'm carrying heavy things. peripheral artery disease?

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PAD 16 yo F: Very rare to be PAD at your age. Carry lighter things. Ask you Dr to feel the pulses in your feet.

Question 5

what is a circle of dry skin on leg?

Accepted Answer

Dry leg skin: Most commonly an itchy circular patch of dry skin is nummular eczema.  Other possibilities are psoriasis and ringworm (fungal infection).  There are some more rare causes, but evaluation by a dermatologist would be quick and get you the correct treatment for what you have.

Question 6

extremely dry skin (left foot), what to do?

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See below. : Try moisturizing cream to start. If not successful, see podiatrist or dermatologist.

Question 7

does dry skin rashes follow the vains up the leg?

Accepted Answer

Yes: So called "venous eczema" are skin changes that can overlie varicose veins, and are due to the underlying venous hypertension. They can be moisturized, and should get better with compression, or if you have surgery on your veins.

Question 8

what should i do to get rid of my deep dry skin on my leg?

Accepted Answer

Ceramide Lotions: Shower less than 5 minutes and use luke warm water.  Use a soap free cleanser.  Daily application of a fragrance-free, oil-free moisturizing lotion (cerave) will promote normal desquamation and exfoliation of the epidermis.  In addition, it contains ceramide that will reduce insensible water loss and enhance the barrier function and epidermal and dermal water content.

Question 9

scratched dry skin on my leg 35 f healthy now for about a week it is raised little warm and hurts.redness size of half dollar.help leave alone or dr?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: It is possible that you have developed cellulitis (skin infection) due to bacteria entering when you scratched the skin surface.  You may need an antibiotic.

Question 10

i have a cut on the bottom of my foot. i also have dry skin on the soles of my feet and they can get very cold. could this be because of my diabetes?

Accepted Answer

If u have a cut: On the bottom of your foot and are diabetic I suggest you see a podiatrist first and foremost. The dry skin may or may not be a result of autonomic neuropathy. The cold feet may be neuropathy as well, you may feel the feet are cold and they may not be. If they are it could be Raynaud's. 
I would doubt a 17 year old would have peripheral vascular disease ..,yet......

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Had a sore on my ankles won't heal doctor said i just had dry skin leaks fluid ?

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What does a tick bite look like after 2-3 weeks? i have a round spot on my ankle that is pink and there is dry skin in a circle around the area.

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I just got my cast of from my ankle. how can i wash my foot , can i just lotion to help the dry skin?

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Shiny dry skin on lower legs but not ankles or feet, calf pain i'm walking only if i'm carrying heavy things. peripheral artery disease?

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What is a circle of dry skin on leg?

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Extremely dry skin (left foot), what to do?

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Does dry skin rashes follow the vains up the leg?

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What should i do to get rid of my deep dry skin on my leg?

A member asked:

Scratched dry skin on my leg 35 f healthy now for about a week it is raised little warm and hurts.redness size of half dollar.help leave alone or dr?

A member asked:

I have a cut on the bottom of my foot. i also have dry skin on the soles of my feet and they can get very cold. could this be because of my diabetes?

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