Is this vasculitis?: Can only include one... - Vasculitis UK

Vasculitis UK

7,864 members6,893 posts

Is this vasculitis?

Krawlins profile image
5 Replies

Can only include one photo. I do have another. It’s my husband’s legs. He has varicose veins but on this occasion they were extremely itchy

Written by
Krawlins profile image
Krawlins
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
5 Replies
Krawlins profile image
Krawlins

Here is another

Varicose veins and irritation on leg
Dave34 profile image
Dave34 in reply toKrawlins

This was my rash that led to a kidney biopsy and then a vasculitis diagnosis.

Rash on legs
DorsetLady profile image
DorsetLady

The varicose veins can cause this issue - if I recall correctly my late hubby had this problem from time to time . See your GP and get some cream for it.

If your surgery is on eConsult you should be able to attach photos.

This may give some info -

nhs.uk/conditions/varicose-...

Krawlins profile image
Krawlins in reply toDorsetLady

Thanks DorsetLady, I’ll have a read. I know they wouldn’t do anything surgical wise with the veins as considered cosmetic these days but they are so bad here

DorsetLady profile image
DorsetLady in reply toKrawlins

No, but at least they should be able to do something for his skin…

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Is this Vasculitis? Scalp

35 male, I have been to numerous docs over the last 10 weeks but no one has found out what I have....
Digsy profile image

Is it Vasculitis?

In May 2011 I had a terrible rash on both arms which was very itchy, red and spotty which when...
Dawnanna profile image

Could this be vasculitis

Sorry if this is a duplication, I thought I had just submitted but cannot see my question...
Bradleysnan profile image

Could this be Vasculitis?

Hi I’m new here, don’t know that I have Vasculitis so wondered if you’d be able to share some...
Krawlins profile image

Is vasculitis life threatening?

My husband suffers with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis and this has got worse over the last 3...
Peep3 profile image

Moderation team

See all
Suzi70 profile image
Suzi70Administrator
JaneLE profile image
JaneLEAdministrator
Charlie_Harper profile image
Charlie_HarperAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.