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Have Itching From Knee To Ankle On Both Legs. On Medication. On Stopping The Medication It Returns. What To Do?

Sir, I am suffering from itch from Knee to Ankle of my both feet since last four year. I had consulted a skin specialist. She prescribed me to use propysallic NF lotion with some anti allergy pils and advised me to use coconut oil regularly. But it works only as long as I use the propysallic NF Lotion. When I stop using this for a week and so, the itching starts again. Please advice.

N Mishra, Dhemaji, Assam
Mon, 1 Jul 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
The condition can be chronic folliculitis of legs,fungal infection,xerotic eczema etc.Use liberal moisturizer like venusia lotion 2-3 times.Coconut oil can also be used.Propysalic is a strong steroid and should not be used for longer periods.
A skin biopsy may be required for diagnosis.
Please visit a qualified dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
dermatology
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Have Itching From Knee To Ankle On Both Legs. On Medication. On Stopping The Medication It Returns. What To Do?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. The condition can be chronic folliculitis of legs,fungal infection,xerotic eczema etc.Use liberal moisturizer like venusia lotion 2-3 times.Coconut oil can also be used.Propysalic is a strong steroid and should not be used for longer periods. A skin biopsy may be required for diagnosis. Please visit a qualified dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Hope this helps. Regards DrSudarshan MD dermatology