Suggest Treatment For Itchy Red Rash Around The Ankles

Posted on Mon, 11 Apr 2016

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Mon, 11 Apr 2016 Answered on

Wed, 8 Jun 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : I have very dry skin on my foot & around the ankle only on my left foot
Also a red rash with 2-3 red spots which occasionally itch, it looks a bit like psoriasis

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
Involvement of one foot can occur in ringworm infection, psoriasis or eczema.
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 hours later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Either ringworm infection or eczema, go for potassium hydroxide scraping

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it is not looking like psoriasis.
It is either ringworm infection or eczema.
I would recommend you to consult a doctor and get a potassium hydroxide scraping of the skin to rule out fungal infection.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina