I think it is a good idea to follow up on your doctor’s recommendation. In the meantime I would slather the area in moisturizing cream and do it multiple times a day. You want to prevent the skin from drying out.
Good luck.
Susan

A veinous ultrasound is a non-invasive test that takes very little time. It would be in your best interest to have the test and get a proper diagnosis. Your good health is invaluable.

Wishing you the best.
pkd

We have amazing results from CeraVe healing ointment for a multitude of skin issues. It was used and recommended by our dermatologist. It comes in a blue container.

I've had this with intense edema for 3years. My legs are like cement and the skin breaks from the tension. I saw a vascular specialist and cardiologist, both agreed it's not lymphedema, but that I'd benefit from lymphatic massage therapy. They couldn't have been more right! It's amazing the difference! Best wishes 🥰

When my hubby was falling more than he is now, he would bruise his shins and it took a very long time for them to heal. Sometimes we would think it was healed and then it would split open again. I put bacitracin and a bandage on it for a while but then would let it air heal. Now that he is wearing compression socks, his shins are a bit discolored but haven't seen any bruises in quite a while. Now I am told that bacitracin doesn't really do anything but it makes him feel better so we use it when necessary. I hope you find a solution for your shins and have many goods days ahead!