mtngal
05-19-2009, 12:53 PM
Has anyone ever noticed raspberry colored patches or little lines around the area just above the ankle--like around the sock area or at the top of boots? Do you think it could be that I am taking too many blood thinning supplements and that little capillaries are bleeding under the skin? should I use vitamin K cream on those? I don't have this all the time. It usually pops up in the summer or when pressure is applied there during hiking or skiing. It looks like a slight reddish "breakout" or a rash around the edges of socks, etc. It does not appear on the feet themselves, just on the top where the socks stop.
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rudiraven
05-19-2009, 05:12 PM
Maybe your socks are too tight in that area. Try wearing socks without elastic. That might help.
eyesworld
05-19-2009, 05:16 PM
this is weird. I have got those same marks, almost like a rash, but sometimes socks and sometimes not. The only time I've noticed it is after I've been to a concert, usually in warmer weather. Hmmmmm?
vh90453
05-22-2009, 07:46 AM
I also get a rash in the same place during winter when I wear socks. I think mine has something to do with dry skin so I rub moisturiser into it twice a day and it goes away.
AuntieLeela
05-22-2009, 10:16 AM
I think this is called exercise-induced capillaritis, it's harmless. Besides exercise, it can also be caused by an allergic reaction to medications, dye, food preservatives or rubber (possibly the elastic in socks?).
mtngal
05-23-2009, 02:16 AM
I think that is it--capillaritis! I put cream on it and it went away, too. I don't guess all of you are on blood thinning things like aspirin or fish oil gels, so I guess anyone can get this if there is pressure on the legs. I did not get this when I was younger, only when I got into my 60's or so. I am glad when I hear that others are not too concerned about this. Thanks. I can handle it now.