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I have an itch on my left leg which resulted in swelling of my foot and the itch area is now infected and bleeds. the surrounding skin feels hard.
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See Physician: For proper evaulation and treatment. Sounds like a cobination of conditions including dermatitis, infection as well as a circulatory problem.
Answered 3/26/2013
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You need to : See a doctor. It sounds like you need an oral antibiotic and the doctor needs to determine if the bleeding wound is a benign lesion.
Answered 2/16/2013
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