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What Causes Itchy Painful Red Rashes Above Right Ankle?

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Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2015
Question: I have a red rash just above my right ankle. It itches and is painful. it is oozing not a lot but is wet when I touch it.
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Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Some immeediate steps

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Welcome.

Your details have been analyzed by me and I think that you will be better soon if following suggestions are acted upon:

1 Good hygiene by washing the area frequently without any soap or antiseptics

2 Protect the area by covering

3 Cetirizine like antiallergics to control itching

4 Antibiotic cream may be used

Apart from these immediate steps, it would really help to know about

-duration of rash
-type and size of rash, especially whether flat, raised, scaly, or studded with blisters
-any such episodes in the past
-diabetic status
-any exposure to chemicals
-is it increasing in size
-preferably a pic or two
-recent medications

I hope that you will be prompt in sending in the information so that I can help you in recovering fast.

Best wishes
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What Causes Itchy Painful Red Rashes Above Right Ankle?

Brief Answer: Some immeediate steps Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Welcome. Your details have been analyzed by me and I think that you will be better soon if following suggestions are acted upon: 1 Good hygiene by washing the area frequently without any soap or antiseptics 2 Protect the area by covering 3 Cetirizine like antiallergics to control itching 4 Antibiotic cream may be used Apart from these immediate steps, it would really help to know about -duration of rash -type and size of rash, especially whether flat, raised, scaly, or studded with blisters -any such episodes in the past -diabetic status -any exposure to chemicals -is it increasing in size -preferably a pic or two -recent medications I hope that you will be prompt in sending in the information so that I can help you in recovering fast. Best wishes