Suggest Treatment For Epidermititis

Posted on Sun, 23 Jul 2017

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Sun, 23 Jul 2017 Answered on

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Question : WHAT CAUSES EPIDERMITITIS ON MY LOWER SHIN BONE AREA & SWELLING OF BOTH FEET(esp. my
left foot) . Wearing tight socks increases the swelling, however there is no pain with it.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Differential diagnosis needs further details please .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* There are many possibilities for the same as
- bacterial infection - skin conditions - others .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Duration , extent , progress since appearance , pain , itching , skin color with
temperature changes over the area .
2. Systemic features as fever , difficulty in walking .
3. Swelling both foot equal , pit on pressure or not .
4. Urine output is normal or less .
5. History of diabetes or high BP .
6. Any insect bite or so .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (9 hours later)

I've had it for at least 6 months-there is no progress in skin discoloration and no temperature
change in the affected areas. I have no fever with it but some difficulty walking. The swelling
is much worse in my left foot but does not increase with pressure, as walking. My urine output
is normal(or more) . I have a long history of HPB(on medications) but not diabetes. I did NOT
notice any insect bites in the area.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Clinical photograph is much appreciable .

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for the details .

* Extent of shin bone condition is remaining to be understood with detail
characteristics .

* I strongly recommend to take high resolution photograph of the area involving
shin , left foot together and separate one for right foot ,
then upload as an attachment if possible and no objection
so there will be better insight the case .

Regards dear .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad