
I Have A Red Itchy Place On My Leg. I

Question: I have a red itchy place on my leg. I started really itching but has settled down some now. What might this be. I will send a
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Brief Answer:
Xerosis
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and viewed the image.
Seems like you have Xerosis i.e extremely dry skin. Dry skin is usually itchy. You seem to have scratched aggressively causing the skin to break. I suggest you to use an intensive moisturizer, 2-3 times a day. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetirizine 10mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Xerosis
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and viewed the image.
Seems like you have Xerosis i.e extremely dry skin. Dry skin is usually itchy. You seem to have scratched aggressively causing the skin to break. I suggest you to use an intensive moisturizer, 2-3 times a day. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetirizine 10mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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