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Question: Hi,
in my teen years, i developed some infection in my legs. And i also was in a habit of strongly scratching my legs. The brusies and cut got filled with puss, when i went away..
the brusises left dark sopts and noy my calves are very dark, it looks ugly.
i want it to go away and make it normal again.
How do i do that.
in my teen years, i developed some infection in my legs. And i also was in a habit of strongly scratching my legs. The brusies and cut got filled with puss, when i went away..
the brusises left dark sopts and noy my calves are very dark, it looks ugly.
i want it to go away and make it normal again.
How do i do that.
Brief Answer:
You may use a mid potent topical steroid for PIH
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
I have taken note of your query.
You have developed post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) which is a complication of any inflammatory insult to the skin.
I suggest you to use a topical mid potent steroid e.g Mometasone furoate 0.1% cream, twice daily, at the dark spots.
That should help them lighten and fade away in about 2-4 weeks.
This is a prescription steroid and I suggest you to talk to your doctor for the needful.
Regards
You may use a mid potent topical steroid for PIH
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
I have taken note of your query.
You have developed post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) which is a complication of any inflammatory insult to the skin.
I suggest you to use a topical mid potent steroid e.g Mometasone furoate 0.1% cream, twice daily, at the dark spots.
That should help them lighten and fade away in about 2-4 weeks.
This is a prescription steroid and I suggest you to talk to your doctor for the needful.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Brief Answer:
I suggest a superpotent steroid and a moisturizing cream (1:1)
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank you for the image
In the Image I can see there is scaling as well as excoriations (likely due to scratching) along with pigmentation.
This is most like a case of eczematous dermatitis;itching and scratching causing the skin in this area to become dark and thickened.
I suggest you to use a topical super potent steroid e.g clobeatsol propionate 0.05% rather than a mid potent steroid which I had suggested earlier.
You may mix it with an equal proportion of a moisturizer (1:1) and apply it twice daily to the affected areas.
Again, this is a prescription topical steroid and I suggest you to talk to your doctor for the needful.
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily wil provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
I suggest a superpotent steroid and a moisturizing cream (1:1)
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank you for the image
In the Image I can see there is scaling as well as excoriations (likely due to scratching) along with pigmentation.
This is most like a case of eczematous dermatitis;itching and scratching causing the skin in this area to become dark and thickened.
I suggest you to use a topical super potent steroid e.g clobeatsol propionate 0.05% rather than a mid potent steroid which I had suggested earlier.
You may mix it with an equal proportion of a moisturizer (1:1) and apply it twice daily to the affected areas.
Again, this is a prescription topical steroid and I suggest you to talk to your doctor for the needful.
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily wil provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i donot feel any itching, that is the dryness that causes me to scratch my legs.
can you suggest some cream which i can use without the need of a docto'rs prescription.
can you suggest some cream which i can use without the need of a docto'rs prescription.
Brief Answer:
Need to visit a doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Unfortunately potent topical steroid are not available without a doctors prescription.
Only mild steroids like hydrocortisone are available OTC but they wont benefit as good as potent one.
Moisturizers like vaseline can be obtained without a doctor's prescription.
Regards
Need to visit a doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Unfortunately potent topical steroid are not available without a doctors prescription.
Only mild steroids like hydrocortisone are available OTC but they wont benefit as good as potent one.
Moisturizers like vaseline can be obtained without a doctor's prescription.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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