Ive had this bruising around my ankles for a while now also ima addict .and i ve been very afraid to go to the hospital because of covid & that they may tell me some scary news. i dont kno what to do . seeking any useful info from san fran ca thnx?

In the absence of trauma, petechiae or purpura around the ankles can be caused by certain infections,certain street drugs, certain ,medications or vitamin deficiency causing increased capillary fragility. You're making a mistake by not getting this checked out by a physician or at a health clinic.

Use social distancing, a mask and have a COVID 19 vaccination. There are urgent care centers in SF and they may order further diagnostic testing. A virtual consultation with Healthtap is also available.