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How Can Skin Issues On The Hands And Back Due To Impure Water Be Managed?
Question: My wife is suffering from a skin problem in most parts of her body, especially both her hands and back, since the last couple of weeks. The water in our house has become dirty of late, we are using cloth on all the taps in the bathroom to filter out the dirt. I advised her to use Neko bath soap but it has not helped.
Brief Answer:
Pityriasis Rosea
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images.
Perhaps she has Pityriasis Rosea - manifests as round/oval, scaly patches on back, abdomen and arms.
It is a sort of hypersensitivity reaction to either viral infections, food allergens, certain medications etc.
I suggest her to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1 %cream, twice daily.
In addition to this she may take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine 10mg tab once every evening for symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
Pityriasis Rosea
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images.
Perhaps she has Pityriasis Rosea - manifests as round/oval, scaly patches on back, abdomen and arms.
It is a sort of hypersensitivity reaction to either viral infections, food allergens, certain medications etc.
I suggest her to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1 %cream, twice daily.
In addition to this she may take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine 10mg tab once every evening for symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
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