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  2. Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if: you have swelling in 1 ankle, foot or leg and there's no obvious cause, such as an injury. the swelling is severe, painful or starts very suddenly. the swollen area is red or feels hot to the touch.

  3. www.nhs.uk › conditions › cellulitisCellulitis - NHS

    Cellulitis makes your skin painful, hot and swollen. The area usually looks red, but this may be less obvious on brown or black skin. Your skin may also be blistered. You may also feel unwell and have flu-like symptoms, with swollen, painful glands. You can get cellulitis on any part of your body but it's more common on your lower limbs.

  4. www.nhs.uk › conditions › erythromelalgiaErythromelalgia - NHS

    • Check if it's erythromelalgia. Erythromelalgia usually affects the feet, but can also happen in the hands, arms, legs, ears and face. The main symptoms are
    • What happens at your appointment. If a GP thinks you may have erythromelalgia, they'll refer you to a specialist. The specialist will examine you and ask about your symptoms.
    • Causes of erythromelalgia. It's often not clear what causes erythromelalgia. Sometimes it's caused by another condition or a faulty gene inherited from one of your parents.
    • Treatments for erythromelalgia. How erythromelalgia is treated depends on the cause. If you have another condition that's causing your symptoms, treating that condition can help.
    • Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA
    • Diaper rash. Rash located on areas that have contact with a diaper. Skin looks red, wet, and irritated. Warm to the touch. Read full article on diaper rash.
    • First-degree burn. The mildest form of burn injury, it affects only the first layer of the skin. Painful, dry, red area turns white with pressure.
    • Allergic eczema. May resemble a burn. Often found on hands and forearms. Skin is itchy, red, scaly, or raw. Blisters that weep, ooze, or become crusty.
    • Rosacea. Chronic skin disease that goes through cycles of fading and relapse. Relapses may be triggered by spicy foods, alcoholic beverages, sunlight, stress, and the intestinal bacteria Helicobacter pylori.
  5. Oct 17, 2024 · Skin redness or discoloration (a change in skin tone) is a common symptom with many potential causes. Sunburn, exposure to an irritant, and medication use are just a few. Most cases of skin redness or discoloration are easy to diagnose and treat.

    • Lauren Krouse
  6. Jan 30, 2024 · Skin redness is often harmless, but can sometimes be a symptom of another condition. Possible causes of red skin include burns, infections, and allergic reactions. Learn more here.

  7. Jul 29, 2022 · There are many causes of red, itchy, swollen patches of skin, including allergies, burns, and infections. Here are photos to help you identify what you have. Search

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