Starting to get concerned.......

Hi there,

For the last year or so i have had this strange skin lesion on my left leg close to my ankle.  I can't even remember how it started but it won't go away with any of the creams I have been prescribed.  I am currently on the waiting list to see a speacalist but who knows how long that will take!
The skin lesion is red in color, has kind of a shiny look to it except when it gets itchy and starts flaking, it is about 1 inch in diameter and has gotten bigger over the last year.  Is slightly sore to touch, feels kind of like a raised area but not by much.  It can get very itchy at times and the skin will start to peel, once it peels it is VERY red and shiny and tight looking.  I have been to the doctor about it and she has no idea (hence the wait for the specialist)  have tried many diff creams on it, hydrocortisone, anti-fungal, topical ect
i have never had any skin problems before although i have very fair skin.  The only other thing wrong with my skin is what I believe to be a psoriasis(sp) patch on my elbow, the patch on my leg is not at all similar.  I am adding a photo in case that helps.  I hope I have put enough info in here - please ask any questions.  if you have ANY idea on what this might be and how I can get rid of it please please let me know :) Thanks.  

[naner9484]

It is a good possibility you have psoriasis, possibly plaque psoriasis. It is about 1 cm or bigger in diameter and the scales are flaky. Once the scales are gone it is red, raised, and shiny. it mostly occurs on the legs, elbows, knees, trunk and scalp. It is not cureable but can be treatable. I have psoriasis and i've been doing alot of research about it lately because I am getting fed up with mine. It is hereditary. Sun tends to help, but to be sure about the diagnosis, still get it checked out. pure sea salt baths helped me also. One of the bad things about plaque psoriasis is that it can lead to psoriatic arthritis, and that is never any fun. So, if that is what you have you do need to get it taken care of or treated before it becomes even more of an issue. If I can be of anymore help please let me know.