Question 1

bad itchy rash around my ankles, what can it be?

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It could be : A bad itchy rash, it could be a fungal infection, it could be poison ivy if you happened to step in some..
Since we can't see it, it is hard to guess. You can try applying a topical stead as a first line of defense, if no improvement see a doctor.

Question 2

flesh colored itchy rash on top of feet and inside ankle. i do take plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 400mg daily for ra. havent changed soaps, detergents, etc...

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See details: Have your rheumatologist evaluate the issue. There are several possible causes for a rash in this area, some are more serious than others.

Question 3

i have an itchy rash, the size of a finger print, on my ankle. there are other little one popping up on my legs & one on my arm too. any suggestions?

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Examination: It's difficult to say without seeing the rash and asking a series of questions about possible causes. Local contact with something you are allergic to (contact dermatitis) is a common cause. Fungal infections (ringwork or tinea) are another common cause. It's often possible to make a more definitive diagnosis by sharing photos of the rash and talking to the doctor via virtual consult.

Question 4

are 2 best options for betadine  reaction hydrocortizone & prednisone?  am 5 days post op for knee arthroscope and have ankle to mid thigh itchy rash

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See below: Rash on the side of the operation that appears after 3-5 days, does not expand in regard to affected area and is primarily itchy is consistent with contact allergy.  Have you experienced this before with betadine?  Notify your orthopedist as a short prednisone course may be warranted.

Question 5

what other symptoms are there to an allergic reaction to having metal hardware installed from surgery? my mother has screws in her ankles from fracturing them after a fall. she has an itchy rash all over her left leg while right leg is normal?

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: Question often raised but probably very very uncommon.  Usually presents as loosing of hardware or persistent pain at ankle NOT due to infection.  Itchy rash over injured leg very unlikely due to metal allergy.  Far more likely due to brace, external fixation (if there is one) or dressing material.

Question 6

hi fevr, sore throat,cough,8 itchy rash w heads.spread 2 n hand 4 on ankles.week later all crusted but last 1 itchypain 3mm fluid filled bubble! pox?

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Unlikely chickenpox: A rash with fluid filled blisters is suggestive of chickenpox, but the distribution is atypical. Chickenpox usually starts with lesions on the abdomen and then spreads up and out and includes the entire body.  Lesions that are limited to hands and ankles along with a sore mouth or throat are more consistent with a Coxsackie virus, often called hand foot mouth virus.  An exam would confirm.

Question 7

what can this itchy rash on my leg be?

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Possible allergy: Causes of this type of localized itchy rash include contact dermatitis from clothing, creams, etc  or allergic reaction to insect bites.Cortisone cream may help.

Question 8

have a non itchy rash on one lower leg?

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Need more informatio: A non itchy rash on one lower leg could be several possibilities, how long ago, is it just a flat rash or bumby, any scales, any oozing, do u have pets, what occupation, what medicines r u on, such info would in directing you better, wish u well.

Question 9

hi there, i've got a red itchy rash on my leg, it's only on the one side?

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Red itchy rash: You may have folliculitis, an inflammation of your hair gollicles.

Question 10

what can i do for an itchy rash on my foot?

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Hydrocortisone cream: You can try this first. If worsens or feels to resolve, see Podiatrist or Dermatologist.

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Bad itchy rash around my ankles, what can it be?

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Flesh colored itchy rash on top of feet and inside ankle. i do take plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 400mg daily for ra. havent changed soaps, detergents, etc...

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I have an itchy rash, the size of a finger print, on my ankle. there are other little one popping up on my legs & one on my arm too. any suggestions?

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Are 2 best options for betadine reaction hydrocortizone & prednisone? am 5 days post op for knee arthroscope and have ankle to mid thigh itchy rash

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What other symptoms are there to an allergic reaction to having metal hardware installed from surgery? my mother has screws in her ankles from fracturing them after a fall. she has an itchy rash all over her left leg while right leg is normal?

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Hi fevr, sore throat,cough,8 itchy rash w heads.spread 2 n hand 4 on ankles.week later all crusted but last 1 itchypain 3mm fluid filled bubble! pox?

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What can this itchy rash on my leg be?

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Have a non itchy rash on one lower leg?

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Hi there, i've got a red itchy rash on my leg, it's only on the one side?

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What can i do for an itchy rash on my foot?

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