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What Causes Recurring Red, Circular And Itchy Patches Above The Ankles?
Question: I get red, circular , itchy patch above my ankles, turns a deep purple and usual leaves a discoloration in the area, comes and goes.
Brief Answer:
Upload the picture, might be contact dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I would like to know since when you are facing this problem?
Is it one feet or both?
Have you come in contact with any substance that you usually won't?
Do you have any other medical illness?
I feel it might be contact dermatitis. Presently was the area with cool water and with mild soap. Tap it dry, and apply your cortisone ointment. There should be improvement with this. I would have advised you to take tab cetirizine 10 mg once daily for 3 days. It will take care of itching.
Kindly upload the pictures of the lesions, I'll get through them and let you know what they might be.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you.
Take care.
Upload the picture, might be contact dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I would like to know since when you are facing this problem?
Is it one feet or both?
Have you come in contact with any substance that you usually won't?
Do you have any other medical illness?
I feel it might be contact dermatitis. Presently was the area with cool water and with mild soap. Tap it dry, and apply your cortisone ointment. There should be improvement with this. I would have advised you to take tab cetirizine 10 mg once daily for 3 days. It will take care of itching.
Kindly upload the pictures of the lesions, I'll get through them and let you know what they might be.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Deepak
Usually left foot but has been on both, started about 6 weeks ago, taking medication for high blood pressure, enlarged prostrate and thyroid.
Brief Answer:
Follow the measures mentioned in earlier post .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back,
If possible, upload the pictures please, it will be helpful in better assessment and to provide you with specific advice. Meanwhile follow the measures suggested in the earlier post.
Hope this helps.
Take care
Follow the measures mentioned in earlier post .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back,
If possible, upload the pictures please, it will be helpful in better assessment and to provide you with specific advice. Meanwhile follow the measures suggested in the earlier post.
Hope this helps.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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