A type of spongiotic dermatitis that almost always occurs on the leg, stasis dermatitis (SD) is thought to be related to chronic venous insufficiency with venous hypertension. An age-related decrease ...

Lymphoma in the legs can cause swelling and skin rashes in addition to fever, unintentional weight loss, and fatigue. Treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, and stem cell transplants. Your ...

Skin rashes can have many different causes, one of which is medications. The symptoms of drug-induced skin reactions can range from a mild itchy rash to more serious reactions, such as widespread ...

A 48-year-old woman presented for evaluation of an itchy rash. It appeared several months ago and was extremely pruritic. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema, psoriasis, and contact ...

Hives can occur anywhere on the body. However, exposed skin, such as arms and legs, may be more susceptible to external hives triggers such as allergens, heat, and pressure changes. Other common ...

Cellulitis is an infection of the subcutaneous fat that is so closely related to erysipelas, an infection of the dermis, that some authorities use the terms interchangeably. Unlike erysipelas, the ...