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Rough Skin On Left Elbow, Severe Bruise, Dark Dry Skin. Cure For Symptoms?

I have a problem with very rough skin on my left elbow----it has been an ongoing problem for many years. I use creams and lotions which offer temporary, very temporary, relief. The area of dark dry skin sometimes looks like a bad bruise and is very noticeable. I have been to several dermatologists and have a drawer full of prescriptions that have not worked. No one has told me what it is and when people ask me what s wrong with my bad bruise, I want to shrivel up and hide. Do you have any ideas?????? YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 2 Jan 2013
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Hi ,
Thanks for writing in.
The condition you are suffering can be phrynoderma or xerotic dermatitis .
It is caused by nutritional deficiency.
Usually vitamin A,E and Fatty acid deficiency causes it.
You can take tab zyrtec for itching.
Apply aloe vera lotion twice daily.
Oral vit A E would be helpful.

Hope this helps.

Wishing you good health.

Regards.
DrSudarshan
MD
Hair nail skin specialist
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Rough Skin On Left Elbow, Severe Bruise, Dark Dry Skin. Cure For Symptoms?

Hi , Thanks for writing in. The condition you are suffering can be phrynoderma or xerotic dermatitis . It is caused by nutritional deficiency. Usually vitamin A,E and Fatty acid deficiency causes it. You can take tab zyrtec for itching. Apply aloe vera lotion twice daily. Oral vit A E would be helpful. Hope this helps. Wishing you good health. Regards. DrSudarshan MD Hair nail skin specialist