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Male | 54

Why is my leg red, swollen, itchy, and scaly?

I am 54 and have had a swollen, red, itchy, scaly skin leg from the knee to the toes. I’ve been to the doctor 3 times and they checked for a blood clot and ran tests. No clots. Tried 2 different antibiotics that were prescribed and no change. Icing doesn’t change. Elevation doesn’t change. Compression socks doesn’t change it either. Resting it doesn’t help either.

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Answered on 28th May '24

It seems that you have a resistant skin problem on your leg. The redness, swelling, itching and flakiness could indicate different illnesses such as dermatitis or eczema. After excluding blood clots and failure of antibiotics treatment, it might be helpful to have them checked more thoroughly by a dermatologist. They can suggest different kind of therapy which will be more efficient taking into account the exact nature of the disease.

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Questions & Answers on "Dermatology" (2243)

What to do to get rid of blackheads on the face. And to brighten the face

Male | 25

Blackheads are minuscule black spots on your skin. They are a result of oil and dead skin blocking the pores on the skin. To clarify them, gently wash the pores once daily, never neglect the exfoliation part, and the third thing is to apply a non-come-genic moisturizer. Besides you can try using salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide products. Don't forget to wash your face thoroughly and moisturize it.

Answered on 2nd July '24

Dr. Anju Methil

Dr. Anju Methil

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Anju Methil

Dr. Anju Methil

Needs treatment for fine lines,dullness, skin tightening,under eye bumps and Circle,open pores

Female | 26

The fine lines and dullness can occur due to the aging process and sun exposure. The under-eye bumps may be milia or small cysts. Dark circles can be caused by lack of sleep or genetics. Open pores are usually associated with oily skin. You can use gentle exfoliants, retinol creams, eye creams, and skin-tightening serums to help these issues. 

Answered on 11th Oct '24

Dr. Archit Aggarwal

Dr. Archit Aggarwal

Please I haven’t been able to sleep properly or walk properly since two days And recently it’s gone worse I have a very very painful burning sensation that I feel on my scrotum and it is due to using that podophylin cream This pain is worse and unbearable I can’t move, I can’t lay down properly I can’t walk…please give me something for this pain

Male | 27

It appears as though you possibly have an extremely bad allergic reaction on your podophylin cream. I suggest that you go to a dermatologist immediately for an assessment and treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Deepak Jakhar

Dr. Deepak Jakhar

दाद खाज खुजली से परेशान शरीर के निचले भाग में खुजली की शिकायत है

Male | 34

It seems like a case of fungal infection; a skin condition that may cause itching and redness on the lower part of the skin. It is caused by germs which thrive well in warm and moist areas. Keeping the skin dry and clean, using antifungal creams as well as putting on loose clothes can be helpful. To avoid further irritation, kindly refrain from scratching.

Answered on 8th June '24

Dr. Ishmeet Kaur

Dr. Ishmeet Kaur

Treatment for open pores

Female | 26

One of the most frequent concerns facing people is the openness of the pores. Open pores can cause rough and uneven skin. The causes of these pores usually include genetics, oiliness, sunburn, and even old age. One of the ways to decrease the face of open pores is to use salicylic acid or retinoids for day and night skin treatment. Regular cleansing of your face followed by application of sunscreen can also be helpful. 

Answered on 21st June '24

Dr. Archit Aggarwal

Dr. Archit Aggarwal

Can I take pistonor 2 while taking centrizine

Female | 23

Cetirizine­ helps with allergies. Pistonor 2 also he­lps with allergies. Taking both medications toge­ther can make you slee­py and dizzy. It's better to take one­ medication at a time for allergie­s. If allergies are difficult, ask your doctor for other solutions. But don't mix Cetirizine and Pistonor 2.

Answered on 13th Aug '24

Dr. Deepak Jakhar

Dr. Deepak Jakhar

I am 18 years old. I have problem bad smell from my skin,everytime even I bath. I have problem of dandruff.I use many things to remove my dandruff. But it still in my hair. I have problem of cavity in my teeth. I have long time back pain. I have problem in my stomach digestion. I have appendix.while defection ,I have problem.

Male | 18

It seems you have several health issues. All these might be connected with different things. The reason for the bad smell on the skin may be due to sweat or bacteria. Dry skin or a fungus can cause dandruff. Cavity comes from eating sugary food. Back pain could come from bad posture; stomach trouble could be caused by what you eat or stress. Also having an appendix problem may make it hurt when you use the toilet.

Answered on 11th June '24

Dr. Anju Methil

Dr. Anju Methil

How to glow my skin and face?

Male | 20

To ensure healthy and shining skin, it is imperative to establish a consistent and appropriate skincare regimen. Use a mild face wash to cleanse; moisturizing regularly, and using sunscreen to safeguard from sunburns are also important. Using a scrub at least once/twice a week or a face mask would be nice. Thus, you remove dead skin cells to renew it

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Anju Methil

Dr. Anju Methil

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