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Red Patches On Legs Including Ankles, Has Swelling. What Does It Indicate?
my boyfriend is 41 yrs old in the last 4 months he has developed red circular patches around both lower leg areas, no pain or itching, ankles do get swollen at times, I've worked with a vascular surgeon before but I do not recall seeing anything like this,. He spokes alot , he does have a good pulse in both legs, What is your advise?
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Fri, 7 Jun 2013
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Hi,
Your boyfriend's problem can be due to a variety of things. There is possibility of a kind of allergy, viral infection or some autoimmune conditions like Vasculitis etc. The problems on skin are little difficult to guess unless seen directly and examined. Please consult Dermatologist as there may be risk of complications if neglected.
Take Care!
Your boyfriend's problem can be due to a variety of things. There is possibility of a kind of allergy, viral infection or some autoimmune conditions like Vasculitis etc. The problems on skin are little difficult to guess unless seen directly and examined. Please consult Dermatologist as there may be risk of complications if neglected.
Take Care!
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