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Have Round Itchy Rash On Ankle. What Should I Do To Remove This?
Question: I have a round red itchy spot on my ankle. It looked like a small bite when it started but is now the size of a dime. It looks like it is clearing up then breaks out again and becomes crusty.. it is very itchy and it looks like I have another spot starting up about 6 inches higher on the same leg.
HI
Thanks for writing in.
The condition can be furuncle,insect bite,contact dermatitis , folliculitis etc.
There is nothing to be worried about and the condition is treatable.
Also I would like to know-
Is there any ulcer on the area?
Since when you have this?
Any change of clothes,cosmetics,soaps, new place of visit?
Is the lesion raised/flat?
Is there any pain?
If you can post photos of affected skin it can help a lot in predicting the condition.
Answer the questions and post photographs to help you better.
Till the time you can apply aloe vera lotion which is available over the counter preparation.
I would be available for follow up.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology STD specialist.
Thanks for writing in.
The condition can be furuncle,insect bite,contact dermatitis , folliculitis etc.
There is nothing to be worried about and the condition is treatable.
Also I would like to know-
Is there any ulcer on the area?
Since when you have this?
Any change of clothes,cosmetics,soaps, new place of visit?
Is the lesion raised/flat?
Is there any pain?
If you can post photos of affected skin it can help a lot in predicting the condition.
Answer the questions and post photographs to help you better.
Till the time you can apply aloe vera lotion which is available over the counter preparation.
I would be available for follow up.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology STD specialist.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Doctor for your comments,
The condition started as a small red mark(I thought maybe a spider bite) about 4 months ago. Presently it is flat than when it breaks out it becomes raised with a dry crust on the top area. This maybe caused from scratching even though I try not to scratch.
Always concerned about skin cancer.
Regards XXXXXX
The condition started as a small red mark(I thought maybe a spider bite) about 4 months ago. Presently it is flat than when it breaks out it becomes raised with a dry crust on the top area. This maybe caused from scratching even though I try not to scratch.
Always concerned about skin cancer.
Regards XXXXXX
Hi Again XXXXXXX
The condition appears to be discoid eczema .You need not worry about skin cancer as the itching is not a feature of cancer.Cancers are mostly asymptomatic and present with bleeding.Itching in the lesions usually rules out cancer .
You can take tablet zyrtec for itching and apply hydrocortisone cream twice daily.
If you can post images of affected area it would certainly add to certainty of diagnosis.
Post the images and we continue the discussion here.
Hope this helps.
I will be available for follow up.
Regards.
The condition appears to be discoid eczema .You need not worry about skin cancer as the itching is not a feature of cancer.Cancers are mostly asymptomatic and present with bleeding.Itching in the lesions usually rules out cancer .
You can take tablet zyrtec for itching and apply hydrocortisone cream twice daily.
If you can post images of affected area it would certainly add to certainty of diagnosis.
Post the images and we continue the discussion here.
Hope this helps.
I will be available for follow up.
Regards.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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