I've been to several doctors including a dermatologist. I don't use vaseline or skin lotions. Nobody but me uses my wash cloths or towels or soap. I haven't shaved my legs in several years. The only cream I have used was a cream that the dermatologist prescribed and it's like everything else. If I use anything for more than 7-10 days the sores get worse. So basically I use witch hazel for about a week, then I switch to rubbing alcohol for a week then I use a antiseptic wash for about a week and repeat the routine. I put a little antibiotic cream on the sores after I take a shower where I use plain oatmeal soap. I make sure I change my towel and washcloth very regularly as well as my sheets. My dog no longer sleeps on my bed and where we live we don't have fleas or ticks and no bed bugs either. I've been single for years so no one else has used anything of mine. My roommate lives upstairs and has her own bathroom and everything else.
I was just told I have a Davis Cyst on the back of my knee. However there is no sore spot or lump. My entire lower leg is swollen about twice it's normal size and the swelling actually start about 6 inches abouve the knee joint and goes does to my toes.My skin is very red and feels heated to the touch. The doctor at the hospital said it should go away on its own. But I didn't get any other info. How long before it resolves it self and is there anything like a poultice that wouold help? It's quite painful and deters my normal activity quite a bit.
Hello,
Usually Baker’s cyst is not dangerous but sometimes it can rupture and become complicated by protrusion of fluid down the leg between the muscles of the calf. The treatment methods to be followed are joint aspiration and cortisone injection, and surgical operation, usually arthroscopic surgery.
Please discuss these treatment options with an orthopedic surgeon.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
Hello,
Usually Baker’s cyst is not dangerous but sometimes it can rupture and become complicated by protrusion of fluid down the leg between the muscles of the calf. The treatment methods to be followed are joint aspiration and cortisone injection, and surgical operation, usually arthroscopic surgery.
Please discuss these treatment options with an orthopedic surgeon.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
It can be due to boils. Boils are caused by infection of the hair follicle by staph aureus. Hair follicles that are blocked by greasy creams, petroleum jelly, or similar products are more vulnerable to infection. Bacterial skin infections can be spread by shared cosmetics or washcloths, close human contact, or by contact with pus from a boil or carbuncle. Treatment includes antibiotics and please do not touch or pick them up.
If the symptoms persist then please get it evaluated from a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.