Suggest Treatment For Itchy Sores On The Legs, Arms And Back

Posted on Thu, 23 Feb 2017

Question: Hi, My mom 83 years has had some skin issues. Bleeding itchy sores on her legs, arms and sometimes on her back. We have gone to five doctors. In which one prescribed a steroid . It cleared up. That was last summer now its back on her leg again. Any suggestions to which doctors I should bring her to. I must admit some of the doctors said it was due to her age.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Upload images

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatoligist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
I request you to kindly upload a few images of ger skin condition in "Reports section" so that i am able to guide you better.

Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 hours later)

Thank you Dr. Kakkar,
I will upload some images as soon as I see her next month. She lives in another state.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get back to me with Images

Detailed Answer:
Hi. Fine.

Most likely she has an eczematous skin condition.
I will wait for the Images. Till that time she may take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar