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Had biopsy done,came back spongiotic dermatitis.lesions on lower leg&foot,no itch only pain,no blisters.new at age 30,maybe tib plateau surgery cause?

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Why???: What did the Dr say???? Spongiotic dermatitis is a non-specific finding if a biopsy is done on acute eczema. Usually this is treated, not biopsied. Steroid cream is usually effective.

Answered 11/7/2016

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A member asked:

Had biopsy done,came back spongiotic dermatitis.lesions on lower leg&foot,no itch only pain,no blisters.new at age 30,maybe tib plateau surgery cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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