What causes hard lump on either side of each ankle?
Patient: I have a hard lump that feels like bone forming bilaterally over each ankle, on the lateral side about an inch and a half (maybe 2 inches) above the ankle bone itself. It is the exact location where the top of my hockey skates meet my skin, and amongst any rotation of the foot, presses into my skin and bone. At first just a bruise, the lumps have formed and I wonder if it is bone or scar tissue formed as a result of constant aggravation (I play hockey on average 3 times a week) or something more serious. Should I be concerned? Doctor: Hi.Nothing serious.This is reaction o the skin to protect against the irritation as a normal reaction.Adjust the rubbing skates. Apply emolients to keep this skin soft. This should go away.Remember irritatiopn of any sort will casue this to recur fast.Take multivitamins- helps in rejuvenating the skin.