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Sprained ankle gone, dry and red 3 weeks later, what's wrong?
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If you: We're immobilized in a cast or otherwise it could be reaction to that. Ask doc who helped you.
Answered 10/23/2013
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sprain: I agree with dr bowman . It may be that something was pressing on a prominence and irritating the skin. See your attending physician.
Answered 10/23/2013
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