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Black Marks On Limbs Due To Insect Bites Or Rashes. Taken Tryptinal. Help
over the years ive had either insects biting meor some rash or the other,my doctor said i have very sensitive skin .problem is that i kept scraching the bites again and again , and now i have black marks on my legs and hands , my skin looks disgusting and i dont know how to get rid of these marks.i have as many as 30 or 40 on each leg..please help.......i was taking tryptinal for some time and it helped heal my rashes and now i dont scratch anymore as thankfully no bites , but i have marks from pale brown to dark black and i have fair skin so they stand out even more
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
hi,
welcome to hcm.
friend it might be due to insects bite.
a condition called papular urticaria where allergic reaction occur after biting.
but it doesn't happen to everyone.
later on it takes bad shape and colour.
but look treatment depends on present condition of your skin.
some general measures you should take always
1.avoid ares with mosquitoes.
2.wear full sleve in legs.
3.use repellents.
if they are very itchy you can take cetrizine at night.
a good dermatologist can guide you properly.
i also practice dermatology but it need examination of your lesion to treat properly.
so follow the measures i've told and consult a dermatologist.
best of luck.
welcome to hcm.
friend it might be due to insects bite.
a condition called papular urticaria where allergic reaction occur after biting.
but it doesn't happen to everyone.
later on it takes bad shape and colour.
but look treatment depends on present condition of your skin.
some general measures you should take always
1.avoid ares with mosquitoes.
2.wear full sleve in legs.
3.use repellents.
if they are very itchy you can take cetrizine at night.
a good dermatologist can guide you properly.
i also practice dermatology but it need examination of your lesion to treat properly.
so follow the measures i've told and consult a dermatologist.
best of luck.
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