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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itching On The Ankles

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Posted on Mon, 3 Apr 2017
Question: i have itching in my right ankle and cortizone cream and other anti itch creams have not worked
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Are there any skin changes?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for addressing your health worry to us.

To address this problem, I will require more details.

1. Is there any change in the nature of the skin around this area?
2. Are there any other challenges with this leg?
3. Can you provide and image of this area?
4. Have you itches any where else? Have you ever had similar itches before?

Itches might results from infections or an allergy To try and understand more, it is important review the area. For this reason, I suggest you upload an image for me to review in addition to responses to the above question.

To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.

I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.

Waiting!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)
I have 2 bumps and 1 small rash probably from scratching
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It becomes difficult to comment further without seeing an image!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am somewhat unable to narrow down the list of possibilities to provide a more personalized response without at least reviewing an image. I will be very glad if you can truly upload an image for my review.

As a reminder, to upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.

I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
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Dr. Chobufo Ditah

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Practicing since :2009

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itching On The Ankles

Brief Answer: Are there any skin changes? Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for addressing your health worry to us. To address this problem, I will require more details. 1. Is there any change in the nature of the skin around this area? 2. Are there any other challenges with this leg? 3. Can you provide and image of this area? 4. Have you itches any where else? Have you ever had similar itches before? Itches might results from infections or an allergy To try and understand more, it is important review the area. For this reason, I suggest you upload an image for me to review in addition to responses to the above question. To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query. I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here. Waiting!