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What Causes Freckle Spots On Ankles?
Hi, yes i have a question regarding some freckle type spot on my ankles. Have had them for a while now I can say like 6 to 10 yrs, I m currently 28 yrs now. I ve beginning to worry if they are bad because I ve gotten more as I can remember seeing them for first time:/
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
Hello,
Freckles and spots on the ankles are commonly due to contact dermatitis, infection, heat rash, poison ivy, allergy, fungal infection, hemosiderin staining, etc. You should take care of your hygiene, take regular showers. Wash your feet and the affected area with warm water frequently. Keep your feet and ankle area moisturized with an aloe vera based skin moisturizer or body lotion.
Do regular exercises, 30 minutes brisk walking is a must. Avoid sedentary lifestyle. Compression therapy is effective. You can take antihistamines for relieve. Application of topical steroid creams ease discomfort. Avoid scratching. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a dermatologist. You may need a course of cortico-steroids.
Get examined and treated for venous hypertension or insufficiency that may cause hemosiderin staining. You will have to go through few blood tests (for anemia, diabetes), Doppler USG, etc. Get treated at he earliest. Maintain healthy BMI.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Freckles and spots on the ankles are commonly due to contact dermatitis, infection, heat rash, poison ivy, allergy, fungal infection, hemosiderin staining, etc. You should take care of your hygiene, take regular showers. Wash your feet and the affected area with warm water frequently. Keep your feet and ankle area moisturized with an aloe vera based skin moisturizer or body lotion.
Do regular exercises, 30 minutes brisk walking is a must. Avoid sedentary lifestyle. Compression therapy is effective. You can take antihistamines for relieve. Application of topical steroid creams ease discomfort. Avoid scratching. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a dermatologist. You may need a course of cortico-steroids.
Get examined and treated for venous hypertension or insufficiency that may cause hemosiderin staining. You will have to go through few blood tests (for anemia, diabetes), Doppler USG, etc. Get treated at he earliest. Maintain healthy BMI.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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