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Suggest Remedy For Red Spots On The Inner Ankles

I have small red flat spots on my both inner ankles and do not itch. they are not fluid filled, have not gotten new socks, laundry soap, no new lotion, do have a dog (worried they are flea bites even though have looked her over and no fleas), I woke up with them this am and did not walk around barefoot outside or even walk around with shoes outside last night
posted on Tue, 12 Sep 2017
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Hi,

Possible causes are hives or impetigo or leukocytoclastic vasculitis etc.

Leukocytoclastic vasculitis an inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin. The typical red spots that appear on the feet, ankles and lower legs may sometimes spread up to the thighs and even to the trunk. This type of reaction is usually caused by a previous infection or new medication.

Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.

Apply moisturizer cream and use antihistamine in case of itching.

Please consult your dermatologist, he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest Remedy For Red Spots On The Inner Ankles

Hi, Possible causes are hives or impetigo or leukocytoclastic vasculitis etc. Leukocytoclastic vasculitis an inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin. The typical red spots that appear on the feet, ankles and lower legs may sometimes spread up to the thighs and even to the trunk. This type of reaction is usually caused by a previous infection or new medication. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Apply moisturizer cream and use antihistamine in case of itching. Please consult your dermatologist, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist