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Rash on feet/legs
by dancinggirl, Dec 12, 2006 12:00AM
Two days ago I woke up with a raised splotchy red rash on the top of my feet and around my ankles. I put some neosporin on it in the hope that it would go away. I woke up in the middle of the night because it itched very badly. This morning i woke up with the same little red spots on the outsides of my knees. I had a slight sore throat yesterday and am a little stuffed up today but other than the rash I feel fine. I have no idea what this could be. Any advice?
p.s. i'm taking finals right now and didn't know if stress could be a cause too?
p.s. i'm taking finals right now and didn't know if stress could be a cause too?
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Ankle rash could be caused due to various reasons including - dermatitis, dry skin, eczema, heat rash or sweat dermatitis, uncomfortable footwear, etc.
It is important to wear lose comfortable footwear and maintain good personal hygiene. Use a powder to avoid sweat collection and apply calamine lotion at the sites of the lesion.
You could take oral antihistamine or antiallergic medications for the itching. Apply calamine lotion at the sites.
You would probably need antibacterial and antifungal local application medications and a course of antibiotics if the lesion does not resolve.
Consult your doctor for a clinical examination. Do get your blood sugar checked too.
Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.
Regards.