Question 1

i have a row of lumps under the skin on my right leg. they are sore to touch, heat coming from the area but no mark on the skin. about 1-2cm round. ?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: This may be an infection. You should have it evaluated by your primary care physician or stop by an urgent care

Question 2

cortizonesteroid injection for a pulled femar muscle, is this safe? 84 years old man had an injection last thrusday on left side of hip.  skin is tender to the touch has been laying on side with heating pain.  leg feels as if it is locked up.  he has been

Accepted Answer

If : If the skin is tender to the touch then may he is suffering from an infection at the injection site. His leg feeling "locked up" is a worrisome sign. Maybe the injection hit a nerve, which is now partially damaged. Regardless of the possible causes of his symptoms he should be evaluated by his doctor right away or be seen in the er if he has a fever or worsening pain.
Lastly, to answer your question the cortisone injection typically takes about 24 hours to reach full effect.
I hope he is better soon.

Question 3

i feel severe heat emanating from the skin around the lower part of my waist and thighs, close to my two balls downstairs. what are possible causes?

Accepted Answer

Heat sensation: Several possible causes, but a skin infection or an allergic reaction on your skin are common ones. Fungal infections are common in this area. If there is any visible abnormality (red rash, scaling, irritation, pimples) have it looked at by your doctor.

Question 4

i have small bumps all over my arm and my inner thighs. i thought it was a heat rash but it seems like it's spreading. it started yesterday an seems to be getting worse. they sting and itch skin toned too.?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Many possible causes, many possible treatments. The longer you go unseen, the tougher it may be to get rid of it.

Question 5

entire body feels as if it's burning, bumps all over my skin including stomach, thighs and arms. i think it's heat rash, but what can i do to cure it?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Rashes are hard to describe in words. Usually, a doctor has to look at a rash to see what it might be. For common rashes such as eczema, mild reactions to plants or chemicals, excessive dryness, or little itchy bumps, over-the-counter Hydrocortisone 1% cream for 1 week, usually helps. A doctor can help figure out the cause, look for internal disorders, and decide if Claritin (loratadine) or zyrtec would help.

Question 6

dxd erythema ab igne on small area of inner thigh from long term heating pad. stopped using pad, rash very faded 10 days later. read articles about risk of skin cancer now? is that actually a significant risk? terrified i have damaged myself?

Accepted Answer

: I personally feel that the risk of any skin cancer secondary to your exposure is very slim. You might have the hyperpigmentation for a while, however. See your dermatologist should any significant changes occur in the area of involvement

Question 7

skin develops painless redness when exposed to heat, e.g. when leg next to heater for short time. it goes away after about 20 minutes. any problem?

Accepted Answer

Normal: This is completely normal. The heat causes the blood vessels in your skin to dilate and results in the redness.

Question 8

sudden heat  sensation like blood flowing feel left leg arm and left side of the head when relaxed bp 130/85 pulse 73 can a pinched neck nerve cause this or maybe blood sugar happened twice in 3 days ?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: Not a pinched nerve. The sensation of heat flowing through the left side of the body is not typical of a pinched nerve in the neck and certainly not a pinched nerve in the back. I would go see your medical doctor for an examination and further testing to determine the cause of the left sided flushing episodes.

Question 9

husband has very red skin w/yellow blisters in his crotch and inside leg area. temperature 99.9.  yesterday just looked like a heat rash w/itching and burning.  today seems much worse.  the reddest i have ever seen

Accepted Answer

This : This rash could be a few different things. 
- impetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria - either streptococcus or staph. This needs to be treated with antibiotics. 
- contact dermatitis is skin inflammation. It can be caused by plants such as poison ivy or poison oak or it can be from contact of a chemical or item that a person is particularly sensitive to. This is usually treated with steroid creams or oral steroids. 
- viral illness such as chicken pox, shingles or herpes can also cause painful blisters on a red base. This can be treated with anti-virals or just needs to run its course depending on the severity of the infection.

The best thing to do is to contact his doctor and have him seen, since each possible problem requires different treatments. Good luck.

Question 10

can i exfoliate a sebaceous cyst that has kinda reduced in size? its on my inner thigh and the only time it gets heat compress is when my thighs touch

Accepted Answer

Sebaceous cyst: If your doc had diagnosed this a a sebaceous cyst ask him/her about removing it.  It the sack of the cyst is not removed it can keep refilling.  It is an easy in office procedure.  Peace and good health.

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I have a row of lumps under the skin on my right leg. they are sore to touch, heat coming from the area but no mark on the skin. about 1-2cm round. ?

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Cortizonesteroid injection for a pulled femar muscle, is this safe? 84 years old man had an injection last thrusday on left side of hip. skin is tender to the touch has been laying on side with heating pain. leg feels as if it is locked up. he has been

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I feel severe heat emanating from the skin around the lower part of my waist and thighs, close to my two balls downstairs. what are possible causes?

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I have small bumps all over my arm and my inner thighs. i thought it was a heat rash but it seems like it's spreading. it started yesterday an seems to be getting worse. they sting and itch skin toned too.?

A member asked:

Entire body feels as if it's burning, bumps all over my skin including stomach, thighs and arms. i think it's heat rash, but what can i do to cure it?

A member asked:

Dxd erythema ab igne on small area of inner thigh from long term heating pad. stopped using pad, rash very faded 10 days later. read articles about risk of skin cancer now? is that actually a significant risk? terrified i have damaged myself?

A member asked:

Skin develops painless redness when exposed to heat, e.g. when leg next to heater for short time. it goes away after about 20 minutes. any problem?

A member asked:

Sudden heat sensation like blood flowing feel left leg arm and left side of the head when relaxed bp 130/85 pulse 73 can a pinched neck nerve cause this or maybe blood sugar happened twice in 3 days ?

A member asked:

Husband has very red skin w/yellow blisters in his crotch and inside leg area. temperature 99.9. yesterday just looked like a heat rash w/itching and burning. today seems much worse. the reddest i have ever seen

A member asked:

Can i exfoliate a sebaceous cyst that has kinda reduced in size? its on my inner thigh and the only time it gets heat compress is when my thighs touch

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