I have extreme itching on the inside of my ankle around and under/behind ankle bone. itching is unbearable! had this problem for months now. ideas?

Fungus : Usually itching around and under the ankle can be tinea pedis aka athlete's feet. Another possibility can be an allergic reaction to something you ate or came into contact with or even an insect bite. Ask your foot doctor to write a combination cream that has both antifungal and anti inflammation properties such as Lotrisone (clotrimazole and betamethasone) cream. Also there are pills you can take for fungus or itch. See your dr.

To start with...: It may be athlete's foot. The best otc medication (in my opinion) is lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra. Socks should be a synthetic material like those manufactured by thorlo [http://www.Thorlo.Com/]. Dilute vinegar soaks are good as well. Dry the inside of your shoes by placing them up-side down over an air return vent at home overnight. If this doesn't make things better in a couple days, see a podiatrist.