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What Causes Red Raised Bumps Around The Inside Of Ankle Area?
Hi. I m a 38 year old woman with type I diabetes, lupus and fibromyalgia among a few other autoimmune disorders. I ve gottrn shingles 4 times previously though I haven t had an outbreak in several years. I ve had a lot of stress as we recently moved. However all of my previous outbreaks have been under the underarm area. I have red raised bumps or blisters around he inside of my left ankle that are itching and very painful. Can these be shingles?
Wed, 16 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of red raised bumps around the inside of ankle area. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like poor hygiene, dermatitis, dry skin, eczema, heat rash or sweat dermatitis. Need not to worry. It is important to wear loose comfortable clothes and footwear and maintain good personal hygiene. Use a powder to avoid sweat collection and apply calamine lotion at the sites of the lesion. Avoid touching or pricking these bumps. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin, oral antifungal or antibacterial depending upon the diagnosis .
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 red raised bumps around the inside of ankle area. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like poor hygiene, dermatitis, dry skin, eczema, heat rash or sweat dermatitis. Need not to worry. It is important to wear loose comfortable clothes and footwear and maintain good personal hygiene. Use a powder to avoid sweat collection and apply calamine lotion at the sites of the lesion. Avoid touching or pricking these bumps. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin, oral antifungal or antibacterial depending upon the diagnosis .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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