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How To Treat An Itchy Rash On My Ankles Due To Lying On Grass?

I am a young healthy 27 year old, however I do smoke and I drink alcohol on the weekends. I have a itchy rash on my ankles that happend after laying in the grass working on a vehicle. It was more on my left and now it is spreading a lot on my right ankle. It is very itchy to the point where it wakes me up at night. I have tried cleaning it with rubbing alcohol and hydrocortizone cream and it is still itching and spreading. What could it be.
Mon, 16 Mar 2015
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Hi,

It seems that most probably you may be having allergic contact dermatitis on ankles. It might be due to grass. Please have visit to dermatologist and have firm diagnosis and treatment.

I would like to suggest as follow..

- a short and tappering course of oral steroids
- antihistaminics to relieve itch sensation
- mild steroid cream may be applied
- avoidance of contact with grass and other suspected allergens

I hope this might help you...

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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How To Treat An Itchy Rash On My Ankles Due To Lying On Grass?

Hi, It seems that most probably you may be having allergic contact dermatitis on ankles. It might be due to grass. Please have visit to dermatologist and have firm diagnosis and treatment. I would like to suggest as follow.. - a short and tappering course of oral steroids - antihistaminics to relieve itch sensation - mild steroid cream may be applied - avoidance of contact with grass and other suspected allergens I hope this might help you... Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD