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What Causes Itchy Bumps Around Ankle?
I noticed one day that my leg around my ankle with very itchy. I looked and noticed four very small bumps. It looked a lot like big bites, and that is what I figured it was. However, a couple days later I had two more on the same leg and a couple on the other leg. They look like bug bites, but I m starting to notice a very light red rash on a couple spots of my legs. I also noticed random dark bruises that I don t remember getting. At first I thought bed bugs, but I checked for them and I don t have any. What could this be and how do I treat it?!
Fri, 12 Feb 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy bumps around ankle. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like dermatitis, dry skin, eczema, heat rash or sweat dermatitis or uncomfortable footwear. Need not to worry. It is important to wear lose comfortable footwear and socks ,maintain good personal hygiene. Use a powder to avoid sweat collection and apply calamine lotion at the sites of the lesion. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin , oral anti fungal or anti bacterial depending upon the diagnosis .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy bumps around ankle. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like dermatitis, dry skin, eczema, heat rash or sweat dermatitis or uncomfortable footwear. Need not to worry. It is important to wear lose comfortable footwear and socks ,maintain good personal hygiene. Use a powder to avoid sweat collection and apply calamine lotion at the sites of the lesion. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin , oral anti fungal or anti bacterial depending upon the diagnosis .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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