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What Is The Treatment For Sore, Red Dots On Ankle?
There are sore red dots on my ankle. They re not itchy at all, and the spots become irritated when it comes in contact with heat like bath water. The spots have been there for a couple of days now and they don t look like they re getting any better. Any suggestions on what this could be and how to treat it?
Sat, 14 Dec 2013
Hi,
I can understand the concern for sore, red dots on ankle.
After reading your history it appears that you might have developed allergic contact dermatitis to some contact allergen.
I advise you to not pinch or pop the area otherwise these areas are very prone for getting secondary infection. You can apply an steroid cream such as cortisone cream.
For time being period you can apply antibiotic cream such as fucidin or mupirocin and take antihistamine tablet such as loratadine or cetrizine. Do not try to even touch or pinch the area as can cause more aggravation of the problem.
If these red dots increases then you should preferably meet a dermatologist who can examine you physically and provide you the best treatment.
Take care.
I can understand the concern for sore, red dots on ankle.
After reading your history it appears that you might have developed allergic contact dermatitis to some contact allergen.
I advise you to not pinch or pop the area otherwise these areas are very prone for getting secondary infection. You can apply an steroid cream such as cortisone cream.
For time being period you can apply antibiotic cream such as fucidin or mupirocin and take antihistamine tablet such as loratadine or cetrizine. Do not try to even touch or pinch the area as can cause more aggravation of the problem.
If these red dots increases then you should preferably meet a dermatologist who can examine you physically and provide you the best treatment.
Take care.
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