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Suggest Treatment For Itchy And Red Patches Of Skin
Question: I have a skin two skin patches with itching and redness.
Brief Answer:
Topical potent steroid and cetrizine tablet
Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and i have reviewed the images.
These are patches of chronic eczema. I suggest you to use a topical potent steroid ointment e.g Tenovate ointment, 2x daily.
In addition you may also take a tablet of cetrizine 10 mg daily, 1x daily in evening for symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
Topical potent steroid and cetrizine tablet
Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and i have reviewed the images.
These are patches of chronic eczema. I suggest you to use a topical potent steroid ointment e.g Tenovate ointment, 2x daily.
In addition you may also take a tablet of cetrizine 10 mg daily, 1x daily in evening for symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
how much time should I continue the medication??
Brief Answer:
3-4 weeks
Detailed Answer:
hi
At least 3-4 weeks
Regards
3-4 weeks
Detailed Answer:
hi
At least 3-4 weeks
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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