Help! What causes the skin on my legs to look like purple ''chicken wire' and how can I get rid of it?
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Hi, I have the same problem, everyone thinks i'm cold when i'm not my arms get like that too. They call it something i can't remember the word. I hate it it's like you can see all your veins in your legs. I don't think there is a way to get rid of it. If there was i would of done it by now. I wish i could of helped you more.
1009996
Many supplements cause that to occur, don't worry about it.   I think it's the food coloring in it.  I bet it has a strange smell to it also.
1176134
I believe you have! I had the same thing happen on my thigh. It was a large area and was soooooo itchy!I took about 2 weeks to get back to normal. I did not seek medical help, but that might be the wisest thing to do
883214
if it is a patch of skin that is a little dry and has less pigmentation that the rest of your skin it could be caused by a bacteria that grows on your skin.  My boyfriend gets it and it has to be treated with a special soap and a special cream.  It sort of looks like white spots, but he says it doesn't itch, not sure if that is what you have, but if so...you can't treat it over the counter and the soap and meds are pretty expensive.  one tube of the cream costs him $40 and that is after insurance pays their portion.
208804
Are you diabetic? Could be cellulitis. You need to go to the doctor. An antibiotic might be needed along with the appropriate creams to put on your legs and a dressing might be warranted. Be careful with dressings sometimes they tend to hold moisture in. Are you on lasix? drainage could be increased. My advice go to the doctor......
706232
I actually have the same problem as long as I can remember.  I dont know the medical term for it, but it is called nut cheese.  I think it is from sweating alot, because I have never been able to get rid of it either.  I dont think it is anything bad.
82767
I've personally never had any black heads on my legs but my suggestion would be to exfoliate your legs daily. Get something like St. Ives apricot scrub and a loofah and scrub your legs daily with it. Good Luck!
613862
Well of course it is difficult for us to give you a medical opinion over the Internet, so you should always consult your physician for these kind of questions.\n\nI wonder if you have Reynaud's disorder, which is a circulatory problem that causes areas that are distal to the heart (hands, feet, tip of nose) to have lowered circulation and feel cold and turn purple/red. It happens especially when you are cold or the weather is cold.\n\nRead more about it in the links below.
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Sounds like an allergic reaction (soaps, perfume, plants, chemicals, etc) or an autoimmune disorder (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, etc).  Could also be poor circulation from the cold temperatures.\nIf you suspect allergies, avoid harsh chemicals, work in the garden with gloves on, don't use any new soaps, fabric softeners, perfume right now.  You can try a hydrocortisone cream.\nIf that doesn't work, or you suspect autoimmune disorder, (does it run in your family), see a DR.
881269
you probably need to see a dermatologist.....it sounds like it might be eczema.......it happened to me a long time ago.
828456
ohh owwchie.... well chicken soup is good...also ice to cool the burning. but seriously you should get to a doctor and get on antibiotics. i had strep and waited to long thinking "i'll get rid of it myself" .......well make a long story short it turned a lot worse and cost me 6 legs and 3 arms.  please get some antibiotics.
350347
yes there is such a thing called a heat rash. itll go away soon, just get away from the heat to room temperature. not ice or anything
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sounds like a common skin fungus.\ntry Tinactin Pump Spray. It's over the counter and cost about 5 bucks or less.  Read all the Label.  It should clear up in a day or two if not see a doc.
1039343
Folliculitis (infection of the hair follicles).  Use a good cleanser (Neutrogena) and scrub behind your knees daily.
361077
Sounds to me like dry skin but I am not a doctor. I would get it checked out to be on the safe side but first just try to use a mild soap and see if that might be causing it to be flaky and if not then like I said go to the doc.
432682
This problem could be caused by an infection.\nThis could also be because your hot and sweater and the sweat dripping is causing it itch considering it's pretty much trapped or it be the total opposite that you may have really dry skin and need to apply a fragrance free and oil free body cream there sparingly. \nMake sure that your wiping everything off, but not to hard to irrate your skin.\nIf these do not work the best thing for you to do is to see a doctor (I'm sure they hear it all anyway) and they could probably cure it up instantly.
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seems like vitiligo ...\n\nbut it could be some other more serious illness too ....better consult a dermatolgist