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What Causes Recurring Sunburn Like Rashes On Ankles?
I had what I thought was a sunburn on my left ankle last week. I used some Aloe and after a couple of days it went away. I now have the same thing on my right ankle. Doesn t appear to be a rash. Skin is very tight and foot is somewhat swollen. Other ankle last week was the same way.
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of recurring sunburn like rashes on ankles. The symptoms you describe in your query indicates towards a condition of severe sunburn. When you experience sunburn blister don't pop up immediately but appears after sometime. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply aloe vera gel. You should not pick them and apply broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF15 on affected area while going outside. Also apply cold compresses to affected area and cover the area to prevent the further damage of the skin. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once and get complete examination done and start treatment after proper prescription.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of recurring sunburn like rashes on ankles. The symptoms you describe in your query indicates towards a condition of severe sunburn. When you experience sunburn blister don't pop up immediately but appears after sometime. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply aloe vera gel. You should not pick them and apply broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF15 on affected area while going outside. Also apply cold compresses to affected area and cover the area to prevent the further damage of the skin. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once and get complete examination done and start treatment after proper prescription.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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