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A member asked:
Why are my legs red almost like a sunburn, from my knees to my ankles? they aren't swollen & they don't hurt.
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Red legs: Many things can cause redness in the legs; infections, vascular conditions, blood clots to name a few. I would recommend evaluation by your primary care physician.
Answered 4/18/2019
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Two possibilities: Redness without pain or swelling limited to the lower legs... My #1 differential diagnosis would be a contact irritant/dermatitis. 2. Early stasis dermatitis.
Answered 4/18/2019
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Unusual: Normally when we see red lower legs its associated with pain from cellulitis or circulation . May be allergic reaction to something. See your doctor.
Answered 6/24/2018
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What's the cause ?: Cellulitis is basically a visible inflammation (itis) of the skin and soft tissues (red, hot, swollen and tender) . It can be caused by many things including sunburn (radiation), trauma (sprained ankle) or poor vein circulation (stasis dermatitis). It need not be caused by bacteria. If you have repeated episodes of this, get to a wound care or vascular specialist, the diagnoses you have is wrong.
Answered 6/24/2018
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