Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
All around my kneecap on the skin above it feels on fire, like rug burn. no trauma, out of the blue. almost raw. why all of a sudden would this happen?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Knee cap: Described symptoms can be very characteristic of a septic bursitis. These can occu very quickly as a result of even a minor rug burn or insect bite. Typically it responds quickly to antibiotics , so get if seen
Answered 3/24/2016
1.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I suffered fire burns on both leg for five months ago and my skin looks whitish. (Hypopigmentation). What can I do to improve my condition. Thank you?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hello, I have a question about scarring and tattoos. I have keloids on my shoulder but they aren't from trauma to the skin. can i get a leg tattoo?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I have a burning sensation on the kneecap when kneeling on it. No pain walking, cycling or yoga. No skin abrasion but feels like it had been scraped.
I got diagnosed with Chondromalacia Patella and I keep getting intermittent burning pain, and my therapist says my pain is in my head. Thoughts?
Started PT for my knees due to a trip&fall 2wks ago.After a 2nd PTsession (massage),some little red veins appeared on the skin in the part left&above my left patella.That part hurt(burning) during massage.What caused them?Bruise?How can I treat them?
Pea sized lump in front mid thigh, left leg.Feel it when rub into leg.Bit smaller one in same place on right leg.Bit tender.Bit blue on skin.No trauma?
I rub my leg above kneecap & it feels rug burned or bruised but I didn't damage it. No trauma to it. Why does it feel on fire when I touch it ?
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
