Noticed red, itchy marks on penis and foot. What is this and what should be done?
Jul 2012
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Below are photos of my ankles (both feet, one foot outside too) that have red, sometimes itchy marks on them. I also have marks on my penis (not sure if it's related) just really worried as these have not gone away for over 3 months now. Can you please tell me what this is or looks like, and what i should do about it? Attached please find the pictures I inquired about. Please advise what this is and what I can do about it... As stated earlier, I have Ulcerative Colitis. I have been in a monogamous relationship for 2 years and have been experiencing symptoms for a little over 3 months. These marks sometimes itch. Please advise, thanks!
Posted Sun, 7 Oct 2012
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Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues 1 hour later
Hi there.
To be perfectly honest, have gone through your snaps. While the history of the rash is adequate, am afraid, i cannot say the same about the quality of the photographs. However, in a background of ulcerative colitis et al, i would not rule out a condition called pompholyx that is self limiting but should get better with the use of a topical steroid cream & an oral antihistamine. It may be stress aggravated. May i recommend using a hydrocortisone butyrate lipocream (locoid) applied twice/daily for 10 days & a tablet named fexofenadine 180 (telfast) once daily for the same period. Alternatively, one needs to do a 'skin biopsy' test of the area near the ankle, establish the diagnosis & then treat the condition...this is probably the ideal way & you will need to set up a dermatologist's appointment for this. However if you dont have insurance et al, or unwilling to wait, then my first suggestion should hold you in good stead. Hope i have given you direction & helped you make an informed deciscion. Cheers & Good Luck!
To be perfectly honest, have gone through your snaps. While the history of the rash is adequate, am afraid, i cannot say the same about the quality of the photographs. However, in a background of ulcerative colitis et al, i would not rule out a condition called pompholyx that is self limiting but should get better with the use of a topical steroid cream & an oral antihistamine. It may be stress aggravated. May i recommend using a hydrocortisone butyrate lipocream (locoid) applied twice/daily for 10 days & a tablet named fexofenadine 180 (telfast) once daily for the same period. Alternatively, one needs to do a 'skin biopsy' test of the area near the ankle, establish the diagnosis & then treat the condition...this is probably the ideal way & you will need to set up a dermatologist's appointment for this. However if you dont have insurance et al, or unwilling to wait, then my first suggestion should hold you in good stead. Hope i have given you direction & helped you make an informed deciscion. Cheers & Good Luck!
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