Suggest Treatment For Persistent Rashes On The Ankles

Posted on Fri, 24 Feb 2017

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Question : I've had this rash on my ankle for quite some time nothing seems to work, my doctor prescribed nystatin ointment but it doesn't work so I have attached some pictures for your evaluation tell me what you think

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Topical potent steroid and oral cetrizine

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and i have viewed the image.
This seems like an eczematous dermatitis. Nystatin is an antifungal but thus does not seem like a fungal infection.
If i was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a potent topical steroid cream e.g clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily.
In addition you may also take a tablet of cetrizine 10mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching.

Regards

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