What are the red itchy bumps on my ankles?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have red itchy bumps on both legs and ankles. They keep recurring for months. I have attached the pictures for your reference.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query in detail and viewed the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and do understand your concern.

Let me know whether the itching occurs predominantly at night. Are any other family members or roommates are affected? Do you suffer from any other allergies?

I suggest you take antihistamines like the tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg twice daily. Also, a combination of steroids like Mometasone or Clobetasol and antibiotic like Fusidic acid to be applied over it twice daily for a week.

Avoid using soap over this area for a week. Apply emollients twice to thrice a day.

Hope it helps.

Thank you.