I have exzema on my hands which right now is pretty mild. I have clobetro when I have a bad outbreak but hear it isn't good to use over time. I have discussed Dupixent with my allergist but have not tried to get it approved yet. I am on medicare. My question is all week my legs hurt really bad from the knees down, It is especially bad if I sit a bit. Thoughts on this? I have had a scan once last year when my feet were swelling to make sure there was no clot. All was fine and it went away… read more
Dear Cindy:
You may have internal swelling or inflammation that does not show outside. I'm not a doctor, so can't diagnose. However, if your primary care physician or dermatologist can't help, you may consider seeing a vascular specialist to determine if the pain is caused by a problem in the veins of your legs.
Many medical insurance plans require you to have a referral to a specialist.
Madelyn
Temecula, CA
Eczema can sometimes cause discomfort beyond the skin, such as pain or tenderness, especially if there is inflammation or secondary issues like stasis dermatitis. Stasis dermatitis, linked to poor blood flow in the legs, can cause pain, swelling, and pressure. While your symptoms may not directly stem from eczema, it’s Show Full Answer