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Suggest Remedy For Itchy, Red And Bumpy Rashes On Ankle And Shin

I had a rash on my left ankle and suffered from excessive itching. the itching keeps moving upward leaving behind a scar. it moved from the ankle to my shin, and then to the calf area, and now it is behind my knee. starts with the itching, gets red and bumpy and dry and i keep scratching. I have terrible scars on my leg now
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Hi there.

You could be suffering from Eczema or Lichen lesion. Apply Steroid antibiotic ointment and Lactocalalamine. Avoid scratching, sunlight exposure or wearing any irritant socks.
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Suggest Remedy For Itchy, Red And Bumpy Rashes On Ankle And Shin

Hi there. You could be suffering from Eczema or Lichen lesion. Apply Steroid antibiotic ointment and Lactocalalamine. Avoid scratching, sunlight exposure or wearing any irritant socks.