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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Dry Patches Of Skin On Legs
I am a 64 year old male. This skin problem began about 5 years a go with a couple of itchy dry spots on my legs. The site dries and itches but never disappears. This past year, these spots have appeared in greater numbers-- but only on my arms, legs. and just this week, one has appeared on the upper portion of my foot. They will bleed if I scratch them. Mostly they are colorless but some on my arms are reddish in color. Some are as big as 10 centimeters, but most are smaller. They get whitish and dry after they have been in place for a couple of weeks.
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.
Dry patches & rashes on legs is very common & can be due to
1 Rashes due to friction between body parts. This type is common in cyclist,joggers,etc.
2 Rashes due to contact with allergic and poisonous agent found in herbs like poison oak or ivy, or present in the insect’s sting or animal’s bite.
3 Psoriasis, impetigo and eczema are few of the diseases that are known to produce rashes or skin eruption. Inner thigh rashes are quite common in patients diagnosed with psoriasis.
4 Fungal infection
Maintain hygeine as this is very important in preventing rashes. Hydration of the skin should be maintained by moisturizing creams.
If problem persist, visit a dermatologist
Hope your query is solved
Get well soon
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.
Dry patches & rashes on legs is very common & can be due to
1 Rashes due to friction between body parts. This type is common in cyclist,joggers,etc.
2 Rashes due to contact with allergic and poisonous agent found in herbs like poison oak or ivy, or present in the insect’s sting or animal’s bite.
3 Psoriasis, impetigo and eczema are few of the diseases that are known to produce rashes or skin eruption. Inner thigh rashes are quite common in patients diagnosed with psoriasis.
4 Fungal infection
Maintain hygeine as this is very important in preventing rashes. Hydration of the skin should be maintained by moisturizing creams.
If problem persist, visit a dermatologist
Hope your query is solved
Get well soon
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