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Suggest Remedy For Red Spots Above Ankles

After a full day of walking in Seattle with lots of stairs and steep streets, I developed red spots above my ankles. No pain, no itching. It happened once before when I did a lot of walking in Vegas. I thought it was from the 100+ heat but the temperatures in Seattle were very pleasant.
posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2014
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having pigmented purpuric dermatosis. My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid standing for long periods of time and keep pillows below legs while sleeping.
2. Apply a calcium dobisilate cream twice daily on affected skin.
3. Other treatment options are oral calcium dobisilate, mild topical steroid cream given only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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Suggest Remedy For Red Spots Above Ankles

Hi. As per your case history you are having pigmented purpuric dermatosis. My treatment advice is - 1. Avoid standing for long periods of time and keep pillows below legs while sleeping. 2. Apply a calcium dobisilate cream twice daily on affected skin. 3. Other treatment options are oral calcium dobisilate, mild topical steroid cream given only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.