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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Dry Skin On Leg

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Posted on Fri, 7 Aug 2015
Question: Hi Doc,
I have dry skin on lower leg, how to get treated, OFTEN ITCHING,
SUFFERING FOR 3 MONTHS
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Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Looks like a dermatitis or fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Welcome to health care magic,

It looks like a dermatitis or fungal infection here from the picture but the images are not so clear.Kindly take a clear picture and re-send it for better judgement.

However,You can apply corticosteroid (clobetasol) with anti-fungal (miconazole) cream (Brand name Tenovate-M) to subside this dry and itchy skin.

You should also take vitamin B complex with folic acid 5 mg once daily to prevent future recurrence of dry skin and to have a rapid healing.

If still symptoms persists then i would advice you to see dermatologist for clinical examination of the skin and appropriate treatment.

Hope this will help you.

Regards,

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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Dry Skin On Leg

Brief Answer: Looks like a dermatitis or fungal infection. Detailed Answer: Hi. Welcome to health care magic, It looks like a dermatitis or fungal infection here from the picture but the images are not so clear.Kindly take a clear picture and re-send it for better judgement. However,You can apply corticosteroid (clobetasol) with anti-fungal (miconazole) cream (Brand name Tenovate-M) to subside this dry and itchy skin. You should also take vitamin B complex with folic acid 5 mg once daily to prevent future recurrence of dry skin and to have a rapid healing. If still symptoms persists then i would advice you to see dermatologist for clinical examination of the skin and appropriate treatment. Hope this will help you. Regards,