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What Causes Sores On Right Leg Above Ankle?
Question: I have a sore on my right leg just above my ankle.....It's been leaking clear liquid for a week
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You seem to have developed a superficial skin ulcer.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
Did you develop the ulcer after any trauma?
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You seem to have developed a superficial skin ulcer.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
Did you develop the ulcer after any trauma?
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I was in a Steam Room in a Health Club and several hours later it was very itchy.
I could not stop the itching and scratched thru the skin
I could not stop the itching and scratched thru the skin
Brief Answer:
Traumatic ulcer,needs care
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Basically you have developed a traumatic skin ulcer .
In the picture,the lesion surely looks slightly infected to me.
Keep the affected area clean and dry.
Wash the affected area with lukewarm saline water twice daily.
Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the lesion twice daily.
You might need a course of oral antibiotics if the ulcer still tends to persist or increase.
Take some oral anti inflammatory agent like ibuprofen or paracetamol along to bring down the associated inflammatory reaction.
Dr Geetika Paul
Traumatic ulcer,needs care
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Basically you have developed a traumatic skin ulcer .
In the picture,the lesion surely looks slightly infected to me.
Keep the affected area clean and dry.
Wash the affected area with lukewarm saline water twice daily.
Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the lesion twice daily.
You might need a course of oral antibiotics if the ulcer still tends to persist or increase.
Take some oral anti inflammatory agent like ibuprofen or paracetamol along to bring down the associated inflammatory reaction.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What Antibiotic would you suggest?
Brief Answer:
Need for antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
A short course of azithromycin would be helpful in your case.
Since it is a prescription drug ,you can discuss about it with your family doctor .
Dr Geetika Paul
Need for antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
A short course of azithromycin would be helpful in your case.
Since it is a prescription drug ,you can discuss about it with your family doctor .
Dr Geetika Paul
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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