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Can I Take Home Remedies For Itchy Legs Which Feels Tight?
I have been treated for severe colitis,lately large bruises appeared on legs and arms, I accepted them because of my age 86 ,then the ones on my legs appeared with red blisters and severe itching,ice was the only relief I found,I treated the open lesions caused by scratching and there is some itching left.My legs feel hot and tight.Do I need to see a Dr? or continue to home treat?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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1. at your age [80], likely cause of red blisters could be bullous phemphigoid [BP] which mainly affects people aged over 70, and since condition is autoimmune thus treatment/management is required to control symptom.
2. colitis is one triggering factor for BP [which is mentioned in your history]
3. thus do not continue with home treatment apart from dressing/wound care prior to medical attention. [may cause serious infection if left untreated]
1. at your age [80], likely cause of red blisters could be bullous phemphigoid [BP] which mainly affects people aged over 70, and since condition is autoimmune thus treatment/management is required to control symptom.
2. colitis is one triggering factor for BP [which is mentioned in your history]
3. thus do not continue with home treatment apart from dressing/wound care prior to medical attention. [may cause serious infection if left untreated]
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