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What are the red itchy bumps on my ankles?

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Published At April 7, 2016
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have red itchy bumps on both legs and ankles. They keep recurring for months. I have attached the pictures for your reference. Please help.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query in detail and viewed the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and do understand your concern.

Let me know whether the itching occurs predominantly at night? Any other family members or roommates are affected? Do you suffer from any other allergies?

Differential diagnosis

1. Asteatotic dermatitis (dry itchy scaly skin).

2. Scabies.

Treatment plan

1. You can take antihistamines like tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg twice daily. 2. A combination of steroid like Mometasone or Clobetasol and antibiotic like Fusidic acid to be applied over it twice daily for a week.

Preventive measures

1. Avoid using soap over this area for a week. 2. Apply emollients like Cetaphil Dam lotion twice to thrice a day.

Regarding follow up

Revert back after a week with the asked details to a dermatologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Jyotisterna Mittal
Dr. Jyotisterna Mittal

Dermatology

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