Suggest Treatment For Brownish Rash On Ankle

Posted on Sat, 2 Apr 2016

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Question : Hi, my mother has this brownish looking rash on one of her right ankle. She says it doesn't itch or hurt. Should I be concernd?

Answered by Dr. Shahid Hassan (1 hour later)

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Detailed Answer:
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Brownish looking rash may be senile purpura. Senile purpura is a common, benign condition characterized by recurrent formation of purple ecchymoses (bruises) following minor trauma.
The other differential can be progressive pigmented purpuric dermatoses.

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