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What Causes A Swollen Allegric Skin Rash Above The Ankle?
My husband just showed me his legs. His low socks had created a ring around the leg...indicating swelling. Above the ankle and up the side of his leg were red marks...like inside the skin....blotchy. More on the right side than the left. But both legs had swollen marks around the sock line. The blotchy redness concerned me.
Wed, 8 May 2019
Hi Dear,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swollen allergic skin rash above the ankle which seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start taking anti allergics medications such as Allegra. You should apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching. Application of calamine lotion will be effective to soothe the skin. Apply cold compresses over itchy rashes. If symptoms still keeps on persisting you should visit dermatologist once and get it examined. You should go for patch test and blood tests and start treatment after proper prescription. You should maintain proper cleanliness and avoid scratching the bumps to prevent infection.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swollen allergic skin rash above the ankle which seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start taking anti allergics medications such as Allegra. You should apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching. Application of calamine lotion will be effective to soothe the skin. Apply cold compresses over itchy rashes. If symptoms still keeps on persisting you should visit dermatologist once and get it examined. You should go for patch test and blood tests and start treatment after proper prescription. You should maintain proper cleanliness and avoid scratching the bumps to prevent infection.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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