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I have had a red itchy patch on my foot close to my ankle for almost a year nothing will get rid of it?
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Psoriasis: I punch biopsy to the outer margins and center should be performed. A additional skin scrapings; pas stain KOH prep and tzank smear should be performed!
Answered 9/28/2016
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See a doctor: Best to see a podiatrist or dermatologist. You may need a biopsy of the area to determine what it is & how to treat it.
Answered 12/29/2016
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