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Suggest Treatment For Itching Sensation In The Legs

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Posted on Tue, 28 Jun 2016
Question: I have itching on my legs after I visited the beach at South Padre, Tx. Its severe and leaving marks. Itchign cream is also not working.
Photo of the affected parts are attached. The skin ruptures as soon as I itch.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Either insect bite reaction or some allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be either insect bite reaction or some allergic reaction.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply potent topical steroids like clobetasol propionate cream or betamethasone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet levocetrizine 5 mg twice daily for 5-7 days.
These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Suggest Treatment For Itching Sensation In The Legs

Brief Answer: Either insect bite reaction or some allergic reaction Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at healthcaremagic I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be either insect bite reaction or some allergic reaction. If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply potent topical steroids like clobetasol propionate cream or betamethasone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet levocetrizine 5 mg twice daily for 5-7 days. These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them. I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts. Regards Dr Asmeet