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Swollen, Hard And Hot Area On Lower Leg. Red Rash On Skin, Painful To Touch

Lower leg - large (6 x4 ) swollen area. Hard, hot. Felt like a big bruise yesterday. Left Shin area -- both sides of tibia , but mainly along bone on inside and spreading out to muscle on outside. Slightly red/rashy on skin. better today than last night.. Only slight pain on touch -- tightness. What could be -- what to do?
Wed, 14 Nov 2012
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Dermatologist 's  Response
HI there,
it seems like you are suffering from Cellulitis,which is the infection of the soft tissues of the area.
I think that you definitely require oral and topical antibiotics plus some anti inflammatory like Ibuprofen 400mg three times a day after your meals.
you need to see your GP to prescribe you with anti biotic as they are not available otc.
thanks very much and all the best.
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Swollen, Hard And Hot Area On Lower Leg. Red Rash On Skin, Painful To Touch

HI there, it seems like you are suffering from Cellulitis,which is the infection of the soft tissues of the area. I think that you definitely require oral and topical antibiotics plus some anti inflammatory like Ibuprofen 400mg three times a day after your meals. you need to see your GP to prescribe you with anti biotic as they are not available otc. thanks very much and all the best.