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Is It Dangerous To Have A Rash On Leg After A Fall In Diabetic Patient?

I fell off the stairs two days ago and cut my knee. I went to hospital and had it sealed. The doctors also described antibiotics since the wound was quite deep. Today I've developed a rash on my leg and I'm so worried about it since I'm also diabetic.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
It depends on the type of rash. if you have developed a hematoma, a reddish looking area that clears by change in color to green, it is harmless.
If the rash is somehting what seems like a bleb or a bubble that expands, giving an ooze, you have to be concerned.
Whatever be the rash, it is always advisable to keep in continuous consultation till it normalizes as a diabetic has good chances of developing complications like cellulitis (skin damage), necrosis (tissue damage) and even osteomyelitis (bone involvement).
All the best.
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Is It Dangerous To Have A Rash On Leg After A Fall In Diabetic Patient?

Hi, It depends on the type of rash. if you have developed a hematoma, a reddish looking area that clears by change in color to green, it is harmless. If the rash is somehting what seems like a bleb or a bubble that expands, giving an ooze, you have to be concerned. Whatever be the rash, it is always advisable to keep in continuous consultation till it normalizes as a diabetic has good chances of developing complications like cellulitis (skin damage), necrosis (tissue damage) and even osteomyelitis (bone involvement). All the best.