A dark ring around the ankle can be unsettling, especially when it resembles a bruise and there is no memory of an injury. One common explanation is pressure from something worn for many hours: a tight sock band, boot, ankle support, compression garment, or fitted piece of clothing. The linked article explains how to distinguish a temporary pressure mark from a symptom that deserves medical attention. Elastic material presses into the skin throughout the day. After the item is removed, a shallow indentation or red line may remain where the fabric sat. On sensitive skin, friction can also cause irritatio
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