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I had cellulitis back in august 2019. since then my leg the area that was effected has turned reddish purple a discoloration. what can i do to fix this? i want my skin to go back to normal?

Q: i had cellulitis back in august 2019. since then my leg the area that was effected has turned reddish purple a discoloration. what can i do to fix this? i want my skin to go back to normal?

: Not uncommon to get lymphedema of a leg after a bout of cellulitis, especially if you’re overweight. May need to see a vein specialist for Dx, Rx

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Not uncommon to get lymphedema of a leg after a bout of cellulitis, especially if you’re overweight. May need to see a vein specialist for Dx, Rx

Answered 6/6/2021

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A member asked:

I had cellulitis back in august 2019. since then my leg the area that was effected has turned reddish purple a discoloration. what can i do to fix this? i want my skin to go back to normal?

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