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What Causes Dark Patches On Ankles?

Hi-I am a 49 y.o female. I have dark dry circular patches by my ankles. It started on one and now is on both. One side is bigger. It is also appearing on my knees. It is not were my skin rubs on my shoes or clothes. Could it be hormone related or what causes this?I am not going to pay, I just wanted another opinion because after going to a Dermatologist she want able to tell me what it s caused from.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

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 like Osil cream twice a day.
3. Take a vitamin c supplement once daily for 3 months. Consult your physician for prescription.
4. Other treatment options are oral calcium dobisilate and multivitamins to be taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

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

Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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What Causes Dark Patches On Ankles?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. 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 like Osil cream twice a day. 3. Take a vitamin c supplement once daily for 3 months. Consult your physician for prescription. 4. Other treatment options are oral calcium dobisilate and multivitamins to be taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech