What Does A Raised Skin Line From The Calf To The Ankle Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 13 Oct 2017

Question: I just noticed a raised line of skin larger than a vein running down the back of my leg from the knee down to 3/4 inches above ankle then it turns to front of my leg and widens quite a bit, stops at shin. Just raised skin and
no coloration or discomfort. Had a swollen ankle two days ago. this is a prominate raised area.

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Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (21 minutes later)

I dont know how to do an "upload on my mac have tried any thing. can the report
be sent to my email at YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibly Dermatigraphic urticaria

Detailed Answer:
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Since there is no color change or itching associated with the raised rash, the likely possibility is Dermatographism.

Dermatographism occurs due to the allergic response of skin to scratching or coming in contact with scratchy, sharp surface.

This should subside on its own in few hours. In some people, it can take up to few days. It would be helpful if you could attach a picture or send the picture via email to YYYY@YYYY
by keeping the subject as ATTN: Dr. Lekshmi so that I can confirm the diagnosis.

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Dr.Lekshmi

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee