Question

A 58-year-old man with chronic venous insufficiency has a red, scaly, itchy rash over his lower legs. The skin is warm but not tender and there are concurrent varicose veins and pitting oedema. He is afebrile and systemically well. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Stasis dermatitis (venous eczema)

Answer

Cellulitis

Answer

Erysipelas

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Contact dermatitis from topical creams

Answer

Necrotising fasciitis

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with chronic venous insufficiency has a red, scaly, itchy rash over his lower legs. The skin is warm but not tender and there are concurrent varicose veins and pitting oedema. He is afebrile and systemically well. What is the most likely diagnosis?