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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Itching And Dark Patches On Feet Caused By Eczema
Question: Have been facing itching & dark pathches on my feet since last 6 months, have consulted Skin Specialist, she diagnosed intial stage of eczema, advised flucort & local application of anti fungal cream. Itching is less the dark patch has not inacresed however not healed completely
Pls help me further
Pls help me further
Brief Answer:
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation; Use a moderately potent steroid cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have gone through your query and I have understood your concern.
You seem to have developec post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation which is a common complication of eczema/ dermatitis.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest that you use a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% cream (Elocon cream), twice daily for next 2-4 weeks to gradually fade away the dark patches. It is a prescription topical steroid and I suggest that you use it under supervision of your local doctor and only for the prescribed duration.
Regards
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation; Use a moderately potent steroid cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have gone through your query and I have understood your concern.
You seem to have developec post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation which is a common complication of eczema/ dermatitis.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest that you use a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% cream (Elocon cream), twice daily for next 2-4 weeks to gradually fade away the dark patches. It is a prescription topical steroid and I suggest that you use it under supervision of your local doctor and only for the prescribed duration.
Regards
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