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What Causes Dry Scaly Skin In The Calves?

I have dry scaly skin on the back of both legs (calf)..and on both ankle bones..it will almost go away then return. I had a cream from dermatologist..i would use a rasp to scrape skin then put it on..and each day it would dissapear little by little..but keeps eventually coming back..what is it do you think?
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Hi,

You seem to have xerosis on both lower legs. It is characterised by dryness of the skin. There may be uneasy sensation or itching. There may be genetic tendency. You consult dermatologist and have blood tests to rule out DM, thyroid dysfunction,anaemia,HIV and other internal diseases.

After thorough examination and investigations,your doctor might advise application of moisturiser containing liq parraffin and aloevera. Avoid soap bath. You may use dettol liq for bath. During bathing,you may massage olive oil. After few months treatment, you might improve.

I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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What Causes Dry Scaly Skin In The Calves?

Hi, You seem to have xerosis on both lower legs. It is characterised by dryness of the skin. There may be uneasy sensation or itching. There may be genetic tendency. You consult dermatologist and have blood tests to rule out DM, thyroid dysfunction,anaemia,HIV and other internal diseases. After thorough examination and investigations,your doctor might advise application of moisturiser containing liq parraffin and aloevera. Avoid soap bath. You may use dettol liq for bath. During bathing,you may massage olive oil. After few months treatment, you might improve. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD