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Why won't my leg heal - pic attached

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Extendedoctopustentacles · 06/01/2024 23:28

I got bitten by something at least a month ago. I didn't even feel like I scratched it that much but I must have. It just won't heal. It doesn't seem to develop a scab just covers over with dried blood so whenever I dry my legs I knock it off. It's about the size of a large pea and on the inside of my calf, near my ankle. It is not infected. The small dark circle next to it was always, I thought, a broken blood vessel, but that seems to be bigger and red around the outside now too. The skin on that one isn't broken.

I'm 45, not overweight, fairly active and in good general health. Why won't my leg heal?

Thanks

Why won't my leg heal - pic attached
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Sunflower8848 · 06/01/2024 23:32

Looks infected to me. That red part around it kinda indicates infection I think 🤷‍♀️

Extendedoctopustentacles · 06/01/2024 23:36

I think the lighting is quite bright and makes the redness look redder that it is. I think it's scarring although it seems totally disproportionate to the level of the wound which was very minor. Really don't think it's infected - it's not hot, swollen or even sore.

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AnotherDayAnotherDoller · 06/01/2024 23:37

Possibly a small ulcer - go to GP

oxblood · 06/01/2024 23:37

I would try applying an antiseptic cream like savlon and covering with a plaster. Give it a chance to heal over properly.

theduchessofspork · 06/01/2024 23:38

Don’t know but ask a pharmacist in the first instance, a proper dressing may well sort it. If you need to see a doc they will tell you.

Guavafish1 · 06/01/2024 23:38

Time to see you GP.

Much sun exposure?

Bearpawk · 07/01/2024 09:19

I'd go to gp or nurse

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