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A 65 year old female observed the formation of an itchy reddish rash in her skin, at first in the lower right leg and days later also in the left leg. The right leg had some blisters at the ankles, which were oozing some fluid, while others were forming ulcers. There was a slight reddish-brown discoloration of the skin on the left leg. She was afraid about what could be the cause and if it could spread even further. She visited her physician. The doctor checked her temperature and found it to be normal. He asked her some questions and found out that she had chicken pox when she was 12. She had also just switched to some new laundry detergent. The doctor, after some further observation of the legs, detected some fluid buildup in the legs and varicose veins. Why do you think blood tests were not performed? What possible skin disorder may this individual have? What is the possible cause or causing agent of this disorder? Explain your rationale or provide evidence as to why you have decided on the type of disorder and causing agent.

          A 65 year old female observed the formation of an itchy reddish rash in her skin, at first in the lower right leg and days later also in the left leg. The right leg had some blisters at the ankles, which were oozing some fluid, while others were forming ulcers. There was a slight reddish-brown discoloration of the skin on the left leg. She was afraid about what could be the cause and if it could spread even further. She visited her physician.

The doctor checked her temperature and found it to be normal. He asked her some questions and found out that she had chicken pox when she was 12. She had also just switched to some new laundry detergent. The doctor, after some further observation of the legs, detected some fluid buildup in the legs and varicose veins.

Why do you think blood tests were not performed?

What possible skin disorder may this individual have?

What is the possible cause or causing agent of this disorder?

Explain your rationale or provide evidence as to why you have decided on the type of disorder and causing agent.

A 65 year old female observed the formation of an itchy reddish rash in her skin, at first in the lower right leg and days later also in the left leg. The right leg had some blisters at the ankles, which were oozing some fluid, while others were forming ulcers. There was a slight reddish-brown discoloration of the skin on the left leg. She was afraid about what could be the cause and if it could spread even further. She visited her physician.

The doctor checked her temperature and found it to be normal. He asked her some questions and found out that she had chicken pox when she was 12. She had also just switched to some new laundry detergent. The doctor, after some further observation of the legs, detected some fluid buildup in the legs and varicose veins.

Why do you think blood tests were not performed?

What possible skin disorder may this individual have?

What is the possible cause or causing agent of this disorder?

Explain your rationale or provide evidence as to why you have decided on the type of disorder and causing agent.

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