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Redness Over The Body Causing White Powder On Flaking, Shrinking Skin With Dryness And Itchiness, Sleeplessness, Weight Loss. Can I Use Elidel, Dipsalic-F?

I am having severe redness all over my chest , stomach, legs and arms .and at the back of my neck ...They flake and white powder type gets shredded...I have shrinkage of skin on my arms , legs and extreme dryness and itchiness accompanied by sleeplessness and weight loss ....Can i use any ointement/ creams like Elidel or Dipsalic-F etc
Wed, 20 Nov 2013
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Hi,
It seem that your has developed allergic dermatitis to some contact allergen. Do not apply any home remedies which can aggravate the situation. You can apply cortisone cream and calamine lotion over affected area.
Use a good quality medicated sunscreen 3 times a day. Protection from direct sunlight is must . Do not apply any cosmetics which are containing fragrance in it as it can also cause pigmentation on exposure to sun light. For itching you can take benadryl or loratadine by mouth.
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Redness Over The Body Causing White Powder On Flaking, Shrinking Skin With Dryness And Itchiness, Sleeplessness, Weight Loss. Can I Use Elidel, Dipsalic-F?

Hi, It seem that your has developed allergic dermatitis to some contact allergen. Do not apply any home remedies which can aggravate the situation. You can apply cortisone cream and calamine lotion over affected area. Use a good quality medicated sunscreen 3 times a day. Protection from direct sunlight is must . Do not apply any cosmetics which are containing fragrance in it as it can also cause pigmentation on exposure to sun light. For itching you can take benadryl or loratadine by mouth.