Rash on Ankles

BonusMom · Not So Newbie Joined: 31 Oct 2008 Posts: 9

I have developed a rash on both ankles-more prominent on the left. It does not itch, but is very noticable. Any ideas as to what may cause this?

KathyW1958 · Fierce Wolf Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Posts: 598

Hi BonusMom,
What does the rash look like? It could be any number of things. Have you been tested for Lupus vasculitis? Maybe someone will come on here that will have a better answer.

Hugs,
Kathy
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jaideni · Big Hamster Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 95

I was just about to post about this. I have red rashes all over the areas near my ankle and lower leg. I now have these black tender spots, one on my left ankle and one above my right one. Some of my red ones itch a little and raise up when scratched. My last rheumy saw the red ones and some bruises but she didnt say anything just looked like she was fascinated by looking at them. Im going to my pcp sometime this week to ask about the black things becasue they are growing and kinda have me scared

sick n tired · Bear Cub Joined: 18 Nov 2007 Posts: 614 Location: Texas

Goodness Bonusmom and Jadeni,

I don't know what it might be but both of you probably should get it checked out.

So Jadini, are the black things bruises? or are they raised...
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BonusMom · Not So Newbie Joined: 31 Oct 2008 Posts: 9

Two days after the rash initially developed it began to fade and turned yellow, like a fading bruise. You could see lots of broken capillaries beneath the yellow. I took pictures to show my rheumy when I return on December 18th. I'll let you know what she says...........

sick n tired · Bear Cub Joined: 18 Nov 2007 Posts: 614 Location: Texas

hey bonusmom,

I got a raised 'rash' on my face...it is more brownish, though...most rashes are red, so it is somewhat of a puzzler like yours, I suspect. I hope your doc is able to tell you something but he might want to biopsy the site that is if you still have the rash then.
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