mrs curry

what would cause a hot spot the size of a 3x5 index card on my leg at the top and the rest of my leg to be colder then the other leg

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This hot spot can be due to infection or cellulitis skin. Cellulitis is an infection of the deep subcutaneous tissue of the skin. It is usually caused by infection by bacteria. Blood culture sensitivity is often done to find out the causative pathogen and its sensitivity to various antibiotics.

Get it checked from a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.