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Is this vasculitis?

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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

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Krawlins

Here is another

Varicose veins and irritation on leg
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Dave34 in reply to Krawlins

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

Rash on legs
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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-...

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Krawlins in reply to DorsetLady

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

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DorsetLady in reply to Krawlins

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

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