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What Are The Light Brown Patches On The Inside Of My Ankles?

have dry light brown patches on the inside of my ankles. softens when i take a shower, can scrape it off with my thumb nail. have had a physical do 6 months ago everything is good no problems. been this way for a month now. just found a spot on my lower back tonight. i am over weight as well
posted on Wed, 28 May 2014
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Hello,

As per your case history, you are suffering from 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 dobesilate cream like Osil cream twice a day on the affected region.
3. Take a vitamin C supplement once daily for 3 months.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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What Are The Light Brown Patches On The Inside Of My Ankles?

Hello, As per your case history, you are suffering from 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 dobesilate cream like Osil cream twice a day on the affected region. 3. Take a vitamin C supplement once daily for 3 months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech