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How to remove a hard patch of skin on left ankle and causes?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Usually trauma: Calluses form at sites of skin trauma and usually due to footwear if on the ankle. Changing shoes or adding a layer of protection/cushion at the site may help. Frequent moisturizing may help too.
Answered 5/19/2016
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WHAT IS IT?: The question is, is it nothing or is it something? Skin problems are really visual problems. Is it just callused skin, or something that needs a biopsy? Is the border choppy and irregular, color changes, size larger than head of pencil eraser, itch, drainage. Only by a doctor's exam can it be determined what to do next. Sincerely, Dr. Latva
Answered 5/19/2016
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