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What Causes A Red Circle On The Ankle?

i have red circle on my ankle, don t what i did, it does not hurt when i stand on,but does when i m lying down. been their about 3 days. doesn t hurt when standing on it, but does when i m sitting or lying down could it be a blood clot, should i go emergency room.
posted on Sun, 13 Jul 2014
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having a purpuric rash.
My treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
3. Take a vitamin c supplement once daily for 3 months.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, topical steroid cream given only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes A Red Circle On The Ankle?

Hi. As per your case history you are having a purpuric rash. My treatment advice is - 1. Don t scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily. 3. Take a vitamin c supplement once daily for 3 months. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, topical steroid cream given only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.