Question 1

i have 2 sores on my lower leg, one showed up this morning, the other showed up a week ago. there is a painful sting and weeping.

Accepted Answer

R/O CELLULITIS: Cellulitis is a superficial skin infection that can be caused after an abrasion or rupture of a boil . if it is extending up your leg, SEEK PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION YOU MAY NEED IV ANTIBIOTICS. Seek prompt evaluation for potential need of IV VS oral antibiotics/X-ray /labs. SEEK PROMPT EVALUATION SINCE INFECTION IS PROGRESSING

Question 2

what could i do for bed sores on my legs ?

Accepted Answer

#1 stop pressure: There is no magic cure for pressure sores. The solution is to minimize pressure. Some have advocated the use of medical grade honey to lower the incidence of infection but this will not cure the sore. Simple wound care with cetaphil soap and a moist dressing changed twice a day is usually adequate.

Question 3

what can i do at home for weeping of my legs?

Accepted Answer

Phlebitis: Please go to see your physician. You have a dangerous skin and tissue infection that needs antibiotics at the very least.

Question 4

how do you stop weeping from a leg ulceration?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause: When there is injury to our skin, inflammation occurs which means the area becomes red, warm, tender and with swelling.  The swelling occurs under the skin layers and then can leak out of an open wound.  The fluid contains water, protein, electrolytes and cells that give it color.  This is a natural process and aids in healing.  As it heals, the drainage will decrease.  Keep it covered.

Question 5

i get what i think is psoriasis on my legs and sores on my toung.  is this related to my celiac so?

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Yes: 15-25% have dermatitis herpetiformis.  Eczema, psoriasis, chronic dry skin, acne, hives and alopecia areata also associated. Aphthous ulcers on the tongue or mucous membranes are common in autoimmune and mitochondrial disorders.  A cure was published a year ago, and I found it effective in a mitochondrial patient: 1000 mcg of sublingual methylcobalamin q day for up to 6 months before clearing.

Question 6

sore itchy and weeping scrotum and sides of my legs?

Accepted Answer

You have jock itch.: Get an antifungal against tinea cruris at the pharmacy,and apply the cream or ointment twice a day. It will take several weeks to resolve this. If not better 1 week,see a Dermatologist.

Question 7

how do you clear dark spots on your legs from previous sores?

Accepted Answer

Dark spots: Any injury or inflammation of the skin can cause a discoloration. The degree of discoloration is related to the nature of the injury, burn or scrape, and the natural color of the skin. Dark skin is more prone to discoloration than light. The darkness is  also related to how much sun you get on those areas. Avoid the sun, and use Hydrocortisone and a bleach cream. It will be very slow.

Question 8

how do you prevent your leg ulcers from weeping?

Accepted Answer

New skin: The reason your ulcers weep is that your skin is damaged. Normally when the skin is intact it keeps your body fluids contained. If your doctor has determined it is appropriate to treat your legs with compression therapy then this can help your ulcers heal.

Question 9

i have a painless sore on the top of my leg as well as the top of my foot. could these be herpe sores?

Accepted Answer

Dermatogical : Lesions are more easily identified with pictures or by sight. Why do you think it's a herpes sore? 
Herpes zoster or shingles is typically painful and pretty characteristic in appearance. What does it look like? If you can't send pic can you describe better?

Question 10

what can be done for a leg ulcer that doesn't seem to stop weeping?

Accepted Answer

Multi-Modal approach: Nutrition and protein, vitamin c, oxygen therapy, hyperbaric oxygen chambers, check for good blood flow by a vascular doctor, and check for infection.

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I have 2 sores on my lower leg, one showed up this morning, the other showed up a week ago. there is a painful sting and weeping.

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What could i do for bed sores on my legs ?

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What can i do at home for weeping of my legs?

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How do you stop weeping from a leg ulceration?

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I get what i think is psoriasis on my legs and sores on my toung. is this related to my celiac so?

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Sore itchy and weeping scrotum and sides of my legs?

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How do you clear dark spots on your legs from previous sores?

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How do you prevent your leg ulcers from weeping?

A member asked:

I have a painless sore on the top of my leg as well as the top of my foot. could these be herpe sores?

A member asked:

What can be done for a leg ulcer that doesn't seem to stop weeping?

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