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What Causes An Itchy Skin Near The Ankles?
Question: Hello there,
Since more than a month, I'm having itching on skin near ankle, it's appearance is small pimple like appearing on skin. Please see attached pics. Please kindly suggest for this problem.
Thanks in advance.
Since more than a month, I'm having itching on skin near ankle, it's appearance is small pimple like appearing on skin. Please see attached pics. Please kindly suggest for this problem.
Thanks in advance.
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload Images
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Kindly upload Images
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Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic
Unfortunately I have not received the Images.
You may try and upload the Images again. To do that you may either go to the Report Section and upload Images there Or else you may mail the Images at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line as "Attn Dr. Kakkar"
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Now attached pictures, sir, sorry I mised to attach it earlier.
Brief Answer:
I suggest a possibility of Lichen planus
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
After reviewing your history and after having seen the Images, I suggest a possibility of Lichen Planus.
Lchen planus presents as itchy, flat, lesions which are reddish to purplish in color. The itching is intense.
The lesions of LP are distributed primarily over legs/shins, flexor wrists and flanks of abdomen.
The diagnosis of LP is mostly clinical however a skin biopsy may be ordered to confirm the clinical diagnosis.
Topical treatment of lichen planus is with topical superpotent steroids e,g clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream OR Halobetasol propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily.
For extensive disease oral steroids may be indicated.
An oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
These are all prescription products and therefore I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region, for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as appropriate prescription.
Your dermatologist will be able to examine and assess the severity as well as extent of the disease and advice accordingly.
Regards
I suggest a possibility of Lichen planus
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
After reviewing your history and after having seen the Images, I suggest a possibility of Lichen Planus.
Lchen planus presents as itchy, flat, lesions which are reddish to purplish in color. The itching is intense.
The lesions of LP are distributed primarily over legs/shins, flexor wrists and flanks of abdomen.
The diagnosis of LP is mostly clinical however a skin biopsy may be ordered to confirm the clinical diagnosis.
Topical treatment of lichen planus is with topical superpotent steroids e,g clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream OR Halobetasol propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily.
For extensive disease oral steroids may be indicated.
An oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
These are all prescription products and therefore I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region, for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as appropriate prescription.
Your dermatologist will be able to examine and assess the severity as well as extent of the disease and advice accordingly.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for response doctor. I will visit my doctor soon. Just want to know I'm late in checkup. Is it very serious or common. How worried should I be about it.
Brief Answer:
Lichen Planus
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
It is not a serious condition. Dermatologist see it very commonly. You may get yourself checked at your convenient time.
Regards
Lichen Planus
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
It is not a serious condition. Dermatologist see it very commonly. You may get yourself checked at your convenient time.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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