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Flesh Coloured Circles On Feet Near Ankles, Slightly Raised, Itchy At Times. Causes?
Hello i have small raised flesh color circles on feet and clustered around ankles only. They itch at times such as right now. Not sure if they re bites due to it feel sometimes as if something is crawling on me day and night, then i notice the bumps. They are not red or anything just slightly raised and flesh colored. I had them for some months now but here lately it feels as if i getting them more. One dried up and i scraped it off.
Mon, 26 Nov 2012
Hi there.
I read your question with interest. Thanks for writing in to HCM.
It is very possible given the location & the description they are bites & fleas et al may be implicated especially if you have carpets or pets.
Dermatology however, is a very visual line & as such, requires some clear visual digital photographs or to be seen on the ground by a dermatologist nearest you for best results.
It may also require a skin biopsy so in your case, best to visit a dermatologist nearest you.
Do try to use an ointment containg betamethasone-3% salicylic acid preparation twice/day for 3-5 days & observe if they disappear but leave an area free for a skin biopsy if required at a later date.
Cheers & Good Luck!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
Dermatologist
Vikram Hospital, Bangalore, India
I read your question with interest. Thanks for writing in to HCM.
It is very possible given the location & the description they are bites & fleas et al may be implicated especially if you have carpets or pets.
Dermatology however, is a very visual line & as such, requires some clear visual digital photographs or to be seen on the ground by a dermatologist nearest you for best results.
It may also require a skin biopsy so in your case, best to visit a dermatologist nearest you.
Do try to use an ointment containg betamethasone-3% salicylic acid preparation twice/day for 3-5 days & observe if they disappear but leave an area free for a skin biopsy if required at a later date.
Cheers & Good Luck!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
Dermatologist
Vikram Hospital, Bangalore, India
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