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What Causes Itchiness In Legs At Night?
Question: I have itchy legs front and back mostly at night. Then I get white patches some places and red blotches in other places. I have been using Eucerin Complete repair but it doesn`t seem to be helping.
Brief Answer:
Need to rule out urticaria,provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description you have provided,it looks like you have developed either excessive dryness of skin or you are developing an allergic reaction .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Is the itching over rest of the body also ?
Have you noticed development of hives or urticaria?
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures and the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Need to rule out urticaria,provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description you have provided,it looks like you have developed either excessive dryness of skin or you are developing an allergic reaction .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Is the itching over rest of the body also ?
Have you noticed development of hives or urticaria?
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures and the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
There is no itching on the rest of my body. Only my lower legs.
I don't lnow how to get the pictures to you. I have taken 2 but dont know how to send them.
I don't lnow how to get the pictures to you. I have taken 2 but dont know how to send them.
Brief Answer:
Chronic skin eczema
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures.
You surely seem to have eczematous rash over the legs .
Such a rash can occur due to excessive dryness and can cause severe itching .
You can continue to use the moisturiser.
However ,in addition ,you need to apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected areas twice daily .
After taking bath ,apply oil over the legs so as to prevent excessive dryness .
If however the rash tends to persist inspite of application of the medicine ,then you might need to be treated with a more potent topical steroid cream like clobetasol,for which you will have to see you nearby doctor as it is a prescription drug.
Dr Geetika Paul
Chronic skin eczema
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures.
You surely seem to have eczematous rash over the legs .
Such a rash can occur due to excessive dryness and can cause severe itching .
You can continue to use the moisturiser.
However ,in addition ,you need to apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected areas twice daily .
After taking bath ,apply oil over the legs so as to prevent excessive dryness .
If however the rash tends to persist inspite of application of the medicine ,then you might need to be treated with a more potent topical steroid cream like clobetasol,for which you will have to see you nearby doctor as it is a prescription drug.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your suggestions. I will try them and let you know if they work XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Best of health
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
Best of health
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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