“Dry rough spot on ankle that tingles?”
Hi, I have developed a dry, darkened area of skin on my ankle. I never had eczema before but I think it's like that. When I press or rub along the area, I get tingles going down my foot and up half of the leg, almost like a nerve-type sensation.
I have had this for at least 6 or maybe 8 weeks. I am maybe 20 pounds overweight. Not on any medication or hormones. Is this something to worry about? Could it be a blood clot? I also sometimes get numbness here or there, like my circulation gets cut off as I am sleeping (in my arms, usually).
I have had this for at least 6 or maybe 8 weeks. I am maybe 20 pounds overweight. Not on any medication or hormones. Is this something to worry about? Could it be a blood clot? I also sometimes get numbness here or there, like my circulation gets cut off as I am sleeping (in my arms, usually).
Female | 42 years old
Complaint duration: Months
Medications: None
Conditions: Fibromyalgia
2 Answers
Hi,
This type of rough patch sounds like a condition called lichen simplex chronicus, which can be caused by and exacerbated with chronic scratching/rubbing. Usually, treatment consists of topical creams and avoidance of scratching and it does not signify anything dangerous. Please have it evaluated by a board-certified dermatologist.
Regards,
Darshan Vaidya, MD
This type of rough patch sounds like a condition called lichen simplex chronicus, which can be caused by and exacerbated with chronic scratching/rubbing. Usually, treatment consists of topical creams and avoidance of scratching and it does not signify anything dangerous. Please have it evaluated by a board-certified dermatologist.
Regards,
Darshan Vaidya, MD
This sounds like sciatica. See your dermatologist to help with the rash and the orthopedist for the sciatica.
Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD, FAAD
Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD, FAAD
