Rash On Leg

[Strype]

Hello I'm a 30 year old male. I have not taken any new medication, although I was recently diagnosed with Hemochromatosis. I have a rash on my calf about an inch in diameter and it's been there for about 6 weeks now. It itches badly. I was using Nystatin and it seemed to get better, then it returned even worse. The cream seems to do little for it now. I got eczema on my knuckle last year and it finally cleared up. I assume this is the same thing. It is red and raised. It almost looks as if the hair follicles are what is red and raised.

The only reason this concerns me is because I was burned badly in this area in 2002. I never went to the Dr. for the burn although I was told it was a severe 2nd degree.

Could this be eczema as well? Does it just start appearing in patches? It hasn't seemed to get any bigger. It started about the size of a pea and is now an inch.

Included is a picture.

[Strype]

Thank yous so much for the responses!

It has not changed a bit and if anything its worse. I haven't scratched it any and its sad to say I've somewhat gotten used to it itching. I will see the doctor in the next month or two. I'll continue trying nystatin and I'll also try hydrocortisone. If that doesn't do the trick then I'll make an appt

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
The rash on the knee does not look like psoriasis.It sounds and looks more like eczema. It is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash).Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema.

Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.

If still the symptoms do not improve then pls get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or in case you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.

[jagesh50]

Sure it looks like a patch of eczema, nummular dermatitis.Responds to hydrocortisone application.

[Strype]

Anybody?

I've now heard ringworm and psoriasis

[Strype]

Sorry I forgot to mention... I don't remember if my family doctor said it was psoriasis or eczema on my knuckle.