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Suggest Treatment For Brownish Rash On Ankle

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Posted on Fri, 3 Jun 2016
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?
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Answered by Dr. Shahid Hassan (1 hour later)
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Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to HealthcareMagic,

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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Suggest Treatment For Brownish Rash On Ankle

Brief Answer: Upload photograph Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic, 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. There is a feature to upload the image by yourself on the right side of this query page. You may utilize that. Alternatively, you can mail it to YYYY@YYYY with subject line as "ATTN: Dr. Shahid Hassan". I will review the photograph and get back to you. Thanks