What Causes Itchy Painful Red Rashes Above Right Ankle?

Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2015

Question: I have a red rash just above my right ankle. It itches and is painful. it is oozing not a lot but is wet when I touch it.

Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Some immeediate steps

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Welcome.

Your details have been analyzed by me and I think that you will be better soon if following suggestions are acted upon:

1 Good hygiene by washing the area frequently without any soap or antiseptics

2 Protect the area by covering

3 Cetirizine like antiallergics to control itching

4 Antibiotic cream may be used

Apart from these immediate steps, it would really help to know about

-duration of rash
-type and size of rash, especially whether flat, raised, scaly, or studded with blisters
-any such episodes in the past
-diabetic status
-any exposure to chemicals
-is it increasing in size
-preferably a pic or two
-recent medications

I hope that you will be prompt in sending in the information so that I can help you in recovering fast.

Best wishes

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