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Suggest Treatment For Redness And Itching On The Legs
Question: My leg itches, I either rub it or scratch the itch and it turns red, sometimes in blotches and sometimes a larger area. What can cause this?
Brief Answer:
Most probably a fungal infection or an eczema
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
What you are describing can be:
-- Dry skin
-- A contact dermatitis or eczema
-- A fungal infection.
What I would recommend it is this:
-- Tru to not use very hot water to shower, and use a moisturising cream after shower.
-- Drink plenty of fluids
-- The treatment of eczema it is a steroid cream, while the treatment of a fungal infection it is Lotrimin or other cream like it. So seems like you are using both them. I dont know for how long have you been using them, but in general it needs more then 2-3 weeks for them to clear out, especially the fungal infection.
Post a photo if you want me to have a look at it so I can confirm or discuss about other possible diagnoses.
Let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Most probably a fungal infection or an eczema
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
What you are describing can be:
-- Dry skin
-- A contact dermatitis or eczema
-- A fungal infection.
What I would recommend it is this:
-- Tru to not use very hot water to shower, and use a moisturising cream after shower.
-- Drink plenty of fluids
-- The treatment of eczema it is a steroid cream, while the treatment of a fungal infection it is Lotrimin or other cream like it. So seems like you are using both them. I dont know for how long have you been using them, but in general it needs more then 2-3 weeks for them to clear out, especially the fungal infection.
Post a photo if you want me to have a look at it so I can confirm or discuss about other possible diagnoses.
Let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
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