Male patients, 63 years old. An erythema appeared on his lef | Figure 1

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Male patients, 63 years old. An erythema appeared on his left leg one week ago. He feels pain and itching on the affected area. The affected leg has an increased temperature. What is the diagnosis? What is the treatment?

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