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Suggest Treatment For Dryness In The Skin

I have long term problem with went to dermatologist who prescribe onabet b cream said its dry skin when irritation start after scratching skin becomes very red also feels thickened{inflamed} in that part plz recommend how should I use this meds before seeking 2nd opinion
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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Hi,

As you said you suffer from dry skin..may be xerosis. Due to dryness,there may be itching. Scratching might lead to erosions and secondary bacterial infection. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis.

Blood tests may be done to rule out anaemia,DM,HIV,thyroid dysfunction, renal and other internal diseases.

There may be genetic tendency.

Moisturing cream may be applied in the morning. Mild steroid cream may be used at night. Soap bath should be avoided. Antihistaminics like levocetirizine may be taken to relieve itch. If needed, steroids in tappering dose may be considered.

You might feel better after few weeks treatment.

I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Suggest Treatment For Dryness In The Skin

Hi, As you said you suffer from dry skin..may be xerosis. Due to dryness,there may be itching. Scratching might lead to erosions and secondary bacterial infection. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. Blood tests may be done to rule out anaemia,DM,HIV,thyroid dysfunction, renal and other internal diseases. There may be genetic tendency. Moisturing cream may be applied in the morning. Mild steroid cream may be used at night. Soap bath should be avoided. Antihistaminics like levocetirizine may be taken to relieve itch. If needed, steroids in tappering dose may be considered. You might feel better after few weeks treatment. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD