Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My legs turn red and purple and splotchy, and they itch when i stand a long time. what kind of doctor would i see about this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Exams: I would first consult a vascular surgeon and if he/she finds nothing wrong with your external or internal veins in your legs , then i would consult an allergist.
Answered 3/24/2014
4.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
About five months ago i started itching on my arms and red spots came up i went the doctor they didn't know and now its spreading to my legs?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I am experiencing skin sores, itchy rash (severity: severe) (quality: severe itching) (side: scalp) , rash in armpit (quality: pustules or pimples) , itch, leg numbness and skin rash (quality: itchiness, blisters, crusty, bumpy, red or bluish purple, fla
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Good morning, doctor. I have small red bumps on my upper thigh-both legs. They're itchy sometimes. It's been a few days now my tummy also itches too.
Had itp.Now itchy red puffed skin on face, neck, hands.Scalp aslo itches.Tried steroid cream, it didn't help.Now also have purple veins on legs?
Hey, I have a rash like patch of red dots on my upper outer thigh. It's smooth and itches nonstop, it's purple-ish but is mostly red, what could that ?
Ive insect bite on leg. I was itching and its red around. Day before yesterday I was either cold or hot (maybe it was PMS). Should I see a doctor? I feel okay now. How to know If I got infected with the bite?
I have a raised purple spot on my leg which has been there for quite some time now. Around it are rash-like marks and it all itches. Any clues?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
