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Rash on ankle for a long time (Pics)

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d55296
d55296

Adult male, 18 y/o. I’ve had this rash on my right ankle for 3-4 years. It rarely itches (if it does it’s just outside the rash). It’s not painful. I can’t feel touch on it (even if scratched) but I can feel pressure. Rash blanches when pressed. Anyone know what it is?

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure d55296

    Posted

    Need to see a doctor. Have you applied any anti itch npmedications?
    • d55296
      d55296 hope4cure

      Posted

      I’ve tried using hydrocortisone but it didn’t do anything. I’ve tried regular lotion as well but that seemed to make it itch.
  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee d55296

    Posted

    Looks to me like a patch of skin that has been subjected to some continuous rubbing by [possibly] a boot or shoe??  Then  eczema has set in.     If a change of shoes and regular bland skin cream doesnt help you may need to have a dermatologist do some skin scrapings for analysis.    
  • hope4cure
    hope4cure d55296

    Posted

    I agree with Marina Dee . The pics are at areas on the leg/ankle that due to continuous friction from walking , has injured the skin. Treat the area with a large protective bandaid . After a week you will see improvement. Good ole Vaseline/ cortizone  applied with soften the harden surface of the derma layers . Keep protected until the skin has recovered. It’s not serious and in a few weeks you will see improvement.
  • d55296
    d55296

    Posted

    Thanks y’all! I will do as suggested and wait and see. smile
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