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Can Rashes Be Due To Broken Ankle?
Im recovering from a broken ankle and now im without cast and can walk on my leg using a walking stick but i noticed i have a rash on the back of my leg from the back knee down to the ankle.....I just noticed it yesterday. is the rash due to my breaking my ankle
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
Hi,
The rash on back of leg may be due to application pain killer gel, if you have applied. Or it may be bruise or ecchymoses due to internal damage,rupture of dermal capillaries due to trauma. You consult dermatologist for perfect diagnosis and treatment. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
The rash on back of leg may be due to application pain killer gel, if you have applied. Or it may be bruise or ecchymoses due to internal damage,rupture of dermal capillaries due to trauma. You consult dermatologist for perfect diagnosis and treatment. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
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