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Both ankles are itchy & swollen. dog has fleas. i noticed a horsefly on my ankle yesterday. what should i take to stop itching and swelling?
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Ankle Angst: Itching is s result of the release of histamine from cells in the skin. Scratching causes these cells to release more of this and other chemicals which then cause localized inflammation to occur. Treatment must manage both issues. Taking an antihistamine helps long term as it helps prevent recurrent itching in an old lesion. Icing helps in the immediate period as does a topical steroid.
Answered 5/12/2014
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