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Suggest Treatment For Sensitive Skin Along With Lesions

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Posted on Fri, 17 Apr 2015
Question: please forward this to Dr hiremath this is my skin and what it look like freshly cleaned!
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Answered by Dr. Roopa Hiremath (16 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Suspecting eczema, get a dermatologist opinion, lifestyle changes needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi Ms. XXXXXXX

Welcome back.

The photograph you have uploaded shows that you do seem to have sensitive skin.

The lesions look like eczema, a skin condition where the skin becomes inflamed or irritated. This is definitely not parasitic.

Eczema rashes usually appear on the face, back of knees, wrists, hands or feet.

Affected areas usually appear very dry, thickened, or scaly.

The exact cause of this condition is not known but it could be an over reaction of the body immune system to an irritant.

This can also occur as a hereditary disease where some individuals in the family have sensitive skin and are more prone for skin rashes.

As I told you in my earlier responses, to look for particular triggering events and to avoid them.

These are some of the common triggers:
1. rough or coarse clothes like denim or wool.
2. exposure to too hot or too cold environment.
3. exposure to certain household products like soap or detergent.
4. contact with animal dander.
5. upper respiratory infections or colds.
6. stress

I suggest you get a confirmation by a dermatologist so that you can start treatment for this condition as soon as possible.

You can get a prescription for creams which have corticosteroids to decrease the inflammation of skin.

Itching can be reduced by antihistamines.

Some other therapy options like phototherapy are available which you can discuss with your dermatologist.

The best way to manage this condition is to make some lifestyle changes to avoid triggers.

Few tips for you:
1. Moisturize your skin regularly
2. Avoid triggers causing flare ups of rash
3. Reduce stress

I hope I have answered your queries regarding your skin condition satisfactorily.

This condition can be easily managed by appropriate drugs and lifestyle changes.

I suggest you get in touch with a dermatologist and start therapy as soon as possible.

Please do not hesitate to get back with any more doubts.

Wishing you a fast recovery.

Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Roopa Hiremath

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Practicing since :2002

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Suggest Treatment For Sensitive Skin Along With Lesions

Brief Answer: Suspecting eczema, get a dermatologist opinion, lifestyle changes needed Detailed Answer: Hi Ms. XXXXXXX Welcome back. The photograph you have uploaded shows that you do seem to have sensitive skin. The lesions look like eczema, a skin condition where the skin becomes inflamed or irritated. This is definitely not parasitic. Eczema rashes usually appear on the face, back of knees, wrists, hands or feet. Affected areas usually appear very dry, thickened, or scaly. The exact cause of this condition is not known but it could be an over reaction of the body immune system to an irritant. This can also occur as a hereditary disease where some individuals in the family have sensitive skin and are more prone for skin rashes. As I told you in my earlier responses, to look for particular triggering events and to avoid them. These are some of the common triggers: 1. rough or coarse clothes like denim or wool. 2. exposure to too hot or too cold environment. 3. exposure to certain household products like soap or detergent. 4. contact with animal dander. 5. upper respiratory infections or colds. 6. stress I suggest you get a confirmation by a dermatologist so that you can start treatment for this condition as soon as possible. You can get a prescription for creams which have corticosteroids to decrease the inflammation of skin. Itching can be reduced by antihistamines. Some other therapy options like phototherapy are available which you can discuss with your dermatologist. The best way to manage this condition is to make some lifestyle changes to avoid triggers. Few tips for you: 1. Moisturize your skin regularly 2. Avoid triggers causing flare ups of rash 3. Reduce stress I hope I have answered your queries regarding your skin condition satisfactorily. This condition can be easily managed by appropriate drugs and lifestyle changes. I suggest you get in touch with a dermatologist and start therapy as soon as possible. Please do not hesitate to get back with any more doubts. Wishing you a fast recovery. Thanks.