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What Causes Itchy Sore Red Marks On Leg?

Posted on Thu, 9 Apr 2015

Question: I was running cross country and afterwards had a small red mark on my leg. It became itchy and sore a couple of days later and the area became swollen. I did not feel a bite or sting but I assume this must have been it.
The swelling went down and I thought that to be the end of it. A week later the itching started again and the area swelled. The skin is very red and walking is uncomfortable due to the swelling. I saw a doctor 1.5 days ago who gave me antibiotics and a steroid cream to use. The swelling has however worsened and spread further across my foot and leg and the cream is not helping the itching. Should i be worried or is this normal to get worse before it gets better?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload an Image

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

This seems like a skin infection to me, since it is red, swollen and painful..

I request you kindly upload an Image of the affected area..

You may upload an Image at "Reports Section"

Or

you may also mail me the images at YYYY@YYYY . Kindly mention the subject of the mail as Attn: Dr. kakkar.

Also let me know which oral antibiotic was prescribed for it?

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar