As I suspected, the somewhat striped discoloration you can sort of see here on my leg (click to see a larger picture; well, only if you really want to), and which I first noticed over the summer, is due to the cortisone the doctor injected into my ankle last May. And as with most things, it’ll go away on its own. I wasn’t overly concerned about this except that last week sometime, the area near my ankle bone seemed to turn extremely dry overnight — so dry that there were cuts there that really stung and the skin was peeling off. I’m almost religious about using lotion so this came as a surprise. The cuts have healed but the doctor suggested I apply A+D® (also good for use on new tattoos!) on the area for a few days. All that’s left are a root canal, the dentist appointment after that, and an H1N1 screening. What a pain.
It’ll Go Away On Its Own
September 29th, 2009 | Health/Fitness
That’s strange… but I like how non-chalant you’re taking it – good for you!
I think the only reason I’m being non-chalant about this is because I’m deathly afraid of having a root canal!
Maybe it’s your doctor lol.I think my doctor is complete jaded by the HMO system and can care less about my ailments lol. Just started my own blog today. I have enjoyed reading yours. Very nice site. Thanks!
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Congratulations on joining the blogosphere! I’ll be sure to stop by.
Well, this is the same doctor who injected me with the cortisone in the first place! But he’s been our family doctor for 8 years now and we’re in good hands. However, if it doesn’t go away say, by…February, then I’ll blame him.
on the bright side you shaved your leg, you’re way ahead of me.
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Actually, I didn’t. I’m lucky in that regard, which is a good thing because I had to show him some skin irritation on one of my armpits, too. *sigh*