Question 1

what causes red rash on lower legs small red raised bumps, thickest at ankles, but spreading upward

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: There are many types and causes of skin rashes.  Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash on the skin.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 2

i have small itchy bumps on back of neck at the hair line and then it appeared around ankles and bend of knees itches bad what caused it what can i do ?

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Dermatologist: I would recommend evaluation by a dermatologist.  Skin lesions are hard to diagnose without visualization.

Question 3

i have a tiny dot on my left leg and it feels like there's a bump under. i didn't mind it cause i don't feel anything from it. what could this be?

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Bump: Exactly where on your leg is the finding? Have you had any injuries to the area?

Question 4

my almost 2 year old daughter has been getting these small raised water-filled bumps on her legs & fingers & now theres a blood-filled one on her leg. what are these & what causes/prevents them? also she scratched one before that turned into a scar?

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: This could be one of many things and can not be diagnosed without an exam. Pl see her ped or a dermatologist. In the meantime keep the areas clean and apply cortisone cream. Hope she does well

Question 5

small bumps on my ankle meaning?

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Need more Info: Bumps can be caused from gangilions, epdermal inclusion cyst, rash, dermatitis etc. Please give size color painful, itching, hard soft moveable translucent?

Question 6

what could cause a sharp bump below my ankle?

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Couple of things: Bone spur, ganglion, lipoma.

Question 7

what are small white bumps on tops of feet and around ankles?

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White bumps: A distinction must be made between these bumps being fluid filled or solid masses.If they are fluid filled you may be looking at some form of an infectious process.A  culture should be taken and submitted for diagnosis of infection. If report is negative or lesion is solid a biopsy is suggested.

Question 8

hi, i recently noticed a small bump above my ankle about 2 weeks ago. i wear hi-top converse and bought new ones but my ankle started hurting. ?

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Ankle pain: Did u have trauma ? Is the pain located at the bump or elsewhere ? Are  your shoes the correct size ? If ankle pain persists u should be evaluated.

Question 9

what would cause hard bumps under skin on ankles?

Accepted Answer

Skin lumps: There are a number skin conditions that cause lumps and bumps to appear on the surface of the skin or just below the skin. The most common ones includes the following:
skin cysts, cherry angioma, epidermoid cysts, folliculitis, keratosis pilaris, lipomas, neurofibromas, dermatofibromas.

Question 10

i have clusters of small white bumps on both my ankles i've had them for years they don't itch or irritate me at all.. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Seborrheic dermatitis: If they can be scrubbed off with a washcloth they could be a seborrheic dermatitis.

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What causes red rash on lower legs small red raised bumps, thickest at ankles, but spreading upward

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I have small itchy bumps on back of neck at the hair line and then it appeared around ankles and bend of knees itches bad what caused it what can i do ?

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I have a tiny dot on my left leg and it feels like there's a bump under. i didn't mind it cause i don't feel anything from it. what could this be?

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My almost 2 year old daughter has been getting these small raised water-filled bumps on her legs & fingers & now theres a blood-filled one on her leg. what are these & what causes/prevents them? also she scratched one before that turned into a scar?

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Small bumps on my ankle meaning?

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What could cause a sharp bump below my ankle?

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What are small white bumps on tops of feet and around ankles?

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Hi, i recently noticed a small bump above my ankle about 2 weeks ago. i wear hi-top converse and bought new ones but my ankle started hurting. ?

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What would cause hard bumps under skin on ankles?

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I have clusters of small white bumps on both my ankles i've had them for years they don't itch or irritate me at all.. any ideas?

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