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Rough Flaky Spot Appeared On The Back Of Ankle. How To Get Rid Of This?

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Posted on Fri, 19 Apr 2013
Question: what are the brown quarter-size rough flakey spots on the back of my ankle. I try to scape them off, but to no avail.
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Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (5 hours later)
Hi there.
Most likely theses are flaky scales of an icthyosis or dry skin condition.
Please do apply a moisturizer containing 6% or 12 % urea & this may help relieve your problem over a couple of weeks.
Cheers & Best regds & wish you a speedy recovery.
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
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Rough Flaky Spot Appeared On The Back Of Ankle. How To Get Rid Of This?

Hi there.
Most likely theses are flaky scales of an icthyosis or dry skin condition.
Please do apply a moisturizer containing 6% or 12 % urea & this may help relieve your problem over a couple of weeks.
Cheers & Best regds & wish you a speedy recovery.
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD