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Suggest Treatment For Dry Skin In An Elderly Person

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Posted on Wed, 10 Feb 2016
Question: Sir,
My name is XXXXXXX Cxxxxx having age of 62 yrs.Last 3 years i am facing from Diabities,HBP and Thyroid.In every winter i am having problem of dry skin which is very painful and developing red rashes on hands ans legs.What are the remedies.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Intensive moisturiser and a topical steroid

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
You seems to have developed eczematous dermatitis, secondary to underlying dry skin which in turn is most likely due to ageing, with thyroid and diabetes contributing to the overall dryness of skin.
I suggest you to use an intensive moisturiser e.g Amylac lotion mixed with an equal proportion of a potent topical steroid i.e clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream e.g tenovate cream (1:1), twice daily for 2 weeks and thereafter just continue with the moisturiser. Avoid repeated washing with soaps.
I also suggest you to take a tablet of cetrizine 10 mg once daily in evening for symptomatic relief from itching.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 days later)
Dear Sir,



Please prescribe the medicine and ointment.



Regards
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Intensive moisturiser and a potent topical steroid, mixed 1:1

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

I suggest you to use Amylac lotion and Tenovate cream, mixed in equal proportions i.e 1:1 and applied twice daily over the affected area for 2-4 weeks.
I also suggest you to take a tablet of cetrizine 10 mg once daily.
These are prescription medications and it would be advised to visit a dermatologist in your region for the needful and for a review of your skin condition at regular intervals.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Dry Skin In An Elderly Person

Brief Answer: Intensive moisturiser and a topical steroid Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern. You seems to have developed eczematous dermatitis, secondary to underlying dry skin which in turn is most likely due to ageing, with thyroid and diabetes contributing to the overall dryness of skin. I suggest you to use an intensive moisturiser e.g Amylac lotion mixed with an equal proportion of a potent topical steroid i.e clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream e.g tenovate cream (1:1), twice daily for 2 weeks and thereafter just continue with the moisturiser. Avoid repeated washing with soaps. I also suggest you to take a tablet of cetrizine 10 mg once daily in evening for symptomatic relief from itching. Regards