i have a weird rash/ cut on my leg by my ankle...?

Question

it first started itching so i itched it and the next day it was all read with bumps and then had like these lil zit heads around it but werent zits and hurt extreemly badly when touched or when warm water in the shower hits it.... any clue what it is? or what i should do?

Answer 1

cxould be eczema
or if you have been into an empty building recently mites

Answer 2

Aside from having ringworm or poison ivy, oak, or sumac, it sounds like you probably have a skin infection. I once unwittingly scratched at a cluster of mosquito bites with unclean hands and I later ended up with the exact same symptoms you're describing. The bumps got really red and then soon after, they came to a head (as you said, they looked like little whiteheads that you usually see on your face) and became a really painful rash.

In my case, I did a little research and found I that what I had was a skin infection, and that fortunately it could most likely be treated at home with antibiotic cream (i.e. - Neosporin, or a store brand equivalent). Since the infected area was both itchy and painful, I chose a store brand cream that luckily took care of both of those symptoms. Every day, I cleaned the area with a cotton ball soaked with rubbing alcohol (and yes, it will sting), applied the antibiotic cream and covered it with an extra large band-aid until it was healed (I think it took about a week or two).

So if it's not too serious, you can probably take care of it yourself. But if you don't think you can treat it yourself, or if after trying to treat it yourself it gets worse, go see a doctor quick. Infections can be serious. But most importantly, by all means, don't scratch it!

Answer 3

There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both virus types can cause sores around the mouth (herpes labialis) and on the genitals (genital herpes). Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Cold sores sometimes called fever blisters, are groups of small blisters on the lip and around the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red, swollen, and sore. The blisters may break open, leak a clear fluid, and then scab over after a few days. They usually heal in several days to 2 weeks.
The herpes simplex virus usually enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. It is usually spread when a person touches a cold sore or touches infected fluid—such as from sharing eating utensils or razors, kissing an infected person, or touching that person's saliva. A parent who has a cold sore often spreads the infection to his or her child in this way. Cold sores can also be spread to other areas of the body.
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Answer 4

Hi Cameron, You have poison oak or poison ivy. You will break out with these tiny bisturds that will have fluid in them. Don't itch the spots,you will break them open and this is how it spreads. Believe me you don't want that to happen. I get it so bad i have to go to my doctor and get a shot for it. I even got it before by touching my X husband clothes after being deer hunting. He did his own laundry after that happen. Go to wal-mart and get a bottle of poison oak or poison ivy lotions for this kind of thing and i think you have to put it on for 7 days and it should be gone.
A Friend. Don't itch it!!!

Clowmy

Answer 5

That sounds like herpes. Seriously. It's probably not... but if you got scratched with something carrying the virus (unlikely) it could be that. You can get herpes anywhere (cold sores are herpes) although on dry skin is not as likely. Don't touch it, in case it's catching, and see a doctor.

Edit: or yeah.... poison ivy. That is more likely. I shouldn't assume zebras when I hear hoofbeats....

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Answer 7

without seeing it ,it is hard to diagnose,but it could be shingles,go see a doctor if pain persists

Answer 8

could be impetigo you need to go to doctor , and let him look at it,

Answer 9

poison ivy ?


See doctor now!