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Swelling in leg with red rashes
My husband is 31 years old suddenly he got fever and his leg got swollen with red rashes and he had pain in leg. What will be the reason? Can you suggest any medicine? Do we need to take any test? Please advice.
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Don't worry...you are suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this.. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription .
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Dr. Dipty Agrawal
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Hello
He is suffering from cellulitis which is infection of the subcutaneous tissues
Is he diabetes
Is he taking any treatment.
Next Steps
he need to get treated immediately.
cellulitis can spread and cause problems.
he shuld be started on antibiotics.
Health Tips
use mositerizer
keep away from heat.
keep leg elevated.
u can do direct online consulation with me so I can suggest you further treatment.
tc
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Dr. Resham Vasani Bhojani
Dermatologist
25 yrs exp
Mumbai
This is a bacterial infection following scratching on the long standing dark patch of eczema at the ankle. He will need oral antibiotics and further investigations.
Next Steps
Do not neglect it. Please consult online or see a local dermatologist
Health Tips
Keep the leg elevated.
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Kindly take a physician opinion .
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Pune
This looks like cellulitis with eczema.consult me online for treatment
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