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Q: Skin Lesion On My Shin

asked by: patricia123 on September 13th, 2007

New User

I have had a skin lesion on my shin for 3 months,initially docs thought it was an ulcer though Im only 43 and in good health.
I have had six courses of antibiotics but it is still here,it is about the size of an old ten pence(uk),completely circular,it has risen slightly from the surrounding skin and has a green discharge.
Thankfully my gp has returned from holidays and appears to be taking this seriously,rather than referring to it as an ulcer,he has now labelled it as a suspicious skin lesion,the plan is to get rid of the infection and refer me to skin specialist a.s.a.p.
I am fair skinned with blue eyes,I dont use tanning beds and mostly avoid the sun,my skin is sensitive though.
Any input would be grateful.

Replies(3)

MandMs

replied on September 14th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Hi!
The description of skin lesion you wrote is acceptable for skin lesion known as ulcer. Due to its location is called crural ulcer.Most of the crural ulcers are caused by underlying vascular insufficiency( venous stasis or arterial insufficiency) Do you have varicose veins? Have you experienced changed sensations in you legs? Can you please, explain how this lesion was developing? What you have noticed first three months back?

patricia123

replied on September 17th, 2007

New User

Skin Lesion

My gp has referred me for a biopsy.
I dont have varicose veins and no unusual sensations in my leg.
This wound/lesion developed from a small pea like spot on the bottom of my shin,I had it on my leg some 6 weeks before it became inflamed and broke down.
I do have pain now(similar to being stung by nettles).
My gp has given me yet more antibiotics and a steroid based cream today.

MandMs

replied on September 18th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Hi!
Does this lesion bleed or has a crust or scab developed?
Skin lesions that won't heal in a long time as yours are reason for performing a biopsy. That's the only way to find out what kind of lesion is this. It could be some kind of granuloma and can be suspected for cancer, too.
Do you have some chronic inflammatory disease? Are you diabetic? Can you connect the appearance of this lesion with some specific event(swimming in pool)? Do you find improvements with the cortico therapy or is getting worse?
When you are going to have a biopsy?
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