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I Have A Patch Of Skin Near My Ankles That
Question: I have a patch of skin near my ankles that is discolored (I am fair skinned and the patch is dark brown).
It is not a mole, it is flat with a scale like feel.
It is the size of a nickel.
I first noticed it in April. Since then it has changed color (originally all dark brown- now the center is lighter).
It is not a mole, it is flat with a scale like feel.
It is the size of a nickel.
I first noticed it in April. Since then it has changed color (originally all dark brown- now the center is lighter).
It has changed color as well (originally dark brown- now dark brown with a lighter center).
Brief Answer:
Frictional keratoses, topical steroid, moisturising cream
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photographs.
It is looking like a patch of friction keratoses.
Do you have itching, burning or any other complaints on the patch?
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily along with regular application of a moisturizing cream on both the feet 2-3 times in a day for 2-3 weeks.
Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to answer any further queries.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Frictional keratoses, topical steroid, moisturising cream
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photographs.
It is looking like a patch of friction keratoses.
Do you have itching, burning or any other complaints on the patch?
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily along with regular application of a moisturizing cream on both the feet 2-3 times in a day for 2-3 weeks.
Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to answer any further queries.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
It has very occasional itching in the beginning but I haven’t had any other complaints about the patch other than the color and feel.
Brief Answer:
Looks like frictional keratoses
Detailed Answer:
It is looking like frictional keratoses.
Apply potent topical steroid along with moisturizing cream.
This should resolve it.
Looks like frictional keratoses
Detailed Answer:
It is looking like frictional keratoses.
Apply potent topical steroid along with moisturizing cream.
This should resolve it.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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