From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ankle flare
Ankle flare
A "flare" is a spreading area of redness or flush. It is the Ankle flares are often caused by venous ulcer, due
second reaction in the triple response to injury and is to deep vein thrombosis or varicose vein. Treatment in-
due to dilatation of the arteriole. When this flare occurs volves management of the underlying condition, along
flare.
around the ankle, it is called an ankle flare The condi- with supportive care.
tion is also known as a malleolar flare, in reference to the
malleolus, the bony prominence on each side of the an-
kle.
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