Hello ma'am and welcome to XXXXXXX

Thank you for writing to us.

From your presentation, there are quite a few possibilities, which I shall list in order of their likelihood:
-Eczema (most likely; symptoms: itching before the rash appears, dry thickened skin, when scratched the dry skin can open and appearance of crusts may be seen)
-Allergies
-Insect bites
-Excessive melanin accumulation
-Drug reactions (as you are not on any medications, we can rule this out)
-Exposure to UV rays/light

Do let me know if this region around your ankles is/was itchy? And if it still is, does it bleed on scratching?

I would advice you to visit a doctor for an elaborate physical examination and accordingly the treatment. Treatment for eczema includes using mild soaps and moisturizers, reduced stress, warm showers and medications (eg. hydrocortisone creams, anti-histamine medication, etc.)

I hope you found my response helpful. Do write back to me for any further clarifications. I would be more than happy to help you.

Best wishes.

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Hello ma'am.

Thank you for that information.

Well the only impact your response had was to narrow down the list. The most likely possibilities now are:
-Eczema
-Excessive melanin accumulation
-Excessive exposure to UV light

All these conditions are easily treatable. Although treatment is time consuming, a good response is achieved in most patients. An ointment containing clobetasol propionate and salicylic acid would greatly help. If you could consult your doctor and initiate a course of this locally applying ointment, I am sure you will experience a good response soon.

Wishing you lots of luck and a beautiful life ahead.
Best wishes.

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