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What Causes A Rash On The Ankle?

Posted on Fri, 27 Apr 2018

Question: In the winter, I get a rash around my ankles. I think it came from working on some high grass one summer. I live in northeastern New York and the weather gets very cold. It starts in Nov. and last until April or May. It feels like bugs are eating at my ankles and it leaves me with red patches. I don't have any insurance, please help me. Thank You

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Either dermatitis or psoriasis, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at Healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it could be either dermatitis or psoriasis.
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

I don't have a camera, is there an over the counter drug or cream that I could buy for dermatitis or psoriasis?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Cortisone cream & moisturising cream

Detailed Answer:
You can apply cortisone cream on the rash twice daily along with application of a moisturising cream containing white soft paraffin on the entire legs 2-3 times in a day.
These should be available as over the counter drugs.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (8 minutes later)

Thank You

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Welcome!!
All the best.

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. Raju A.T