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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Soreness In The Lower Legs
My lower legs , right more than left , are very itchy and sore to touch ; there are some bumps . I have had some swelling of ankles but not now. A dermatologist had prescrbed Triiamcinolone Acetonide cream 0.1% and first it seemed to help but now is worse.
Wed, 13 Feb 2019
Hi,
As per your query, you have symptoms of itching and soreness in the lower legs which seems to be due to hair follicle infection leading to folliculitis and it could be allergic dermatitis. Need not to worry. Apply topical antibacterial ointment. You should apply Betnovate ointment on them. You should take a course of oral antibiotics. You should avoid touching or pricking bumps. Maintain complete hygiene and keep the area little dry. You should wear loose clothes and avoid sharing them with anyone. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keep on persisting. Start treatment after a complete examination and proper prescription. Get all necessary examination tests done as advised by the physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
As per your query, you have symptoms of itching and soreness in the lower legs which seems to be due to hair follicle infection leading to folliculitis and it could be allergic dermatitis. Need not to worry. Apply topical antibacterial ointment. You should apply Betnovate ointment on them. You should take a course of oral antibiotics. You should avoid touching or pricking bumps. Maintain complete hygiene and keep the area little dry. You should wear loose clothes and avoid sharing them with anyone. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keep on persisting. Start treatment after a complete examination and proper prescription. Get all necessary examination tests done as advised by the physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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