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Question: Hi
I have a strange rad here and there on my body. Some red small raised spots that itches. Under the breasts and on my hands and yesterday it was on my legs... I am 70 years old. What could it be?
I have a strange rad here and there on my body. Some red small raised spots that itches. Under the breasts and on my hands and yesterday it was on my legs... I am 70 years old. What could it be?
Brief Answer:
Senile pruritus
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
You might have developed senile pruritus.
The skin looses hydration with age and becomes dry this leads to itchy spots.
I treat such cases with paraffin liquid application.
Various moisturisers containing white soft paraffin and liquid paraffin are available.
You can try this.
It gives good response within a week.
If possible please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Senile pruritus
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
You might have developed senile pruritus.
The skin looses hydration with age and becomes dry this leads to itchy spots.
I treat such cases with paraffin liquid application.
Various moisturisers containing white soft paraffin and liquid paraffin are available.
You can try this.
It gives good response within a week.
If possible please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
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