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What Causes Black Discoloration Of Skin Around Legs?
Question: Skin problem
Hi doctor, 9 months back i found a black color skin disease on my lower paer of the leg. I tried candid-b for 8 moths and no changes and this sking disease is not gojng. Recently i started using lichensa . I do not have iching always. Itching happens only when sweat or dirt is there. Can you help me to get rid of this skin problem.
One picture is before washing and the other one is after washing.
Hi doctor, 9 months back i found a black color skin disease on my lower paer of the leg. I tried candid-b for 8 moths and no changes and this sking disease is not gojng. Recently i started using lichensa . I do not have iching always. Itching happens only when sweat or dirt is there. Can you help me to get rid of this skin problem.
One picture is before washing and the other one is after washing.
Brief Answer:
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. From the attached images, it seems to me like a case of atopic dermatitis (Eczema), for which I shall list the treatment:
+Hydrocortisone cream: To be applied over a clean and dry surface for 3 weeks
+Cream to help repair the skin: E.g. tacrolimus containing creams (e.g. protopic) twice daily
+anti-histamine: Anything that suits you (e.g. benadryl, pheniramine, etc.) in case you have itching
I would also recommend visiting a dermatologist for the same, as that would be best. But you can try this treatment for 3 weeks and then write back to me or visit a doctor.
The treatment you were using was for a fungal infection, which is the wrong diagnosis which is why you did not find relief sir. I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help.
Best wishes.
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. From the attached images, it seems to me like a case of atopic dermatitis (Eczema), for which I shall list the treatment:
+Hydrocortisone cream: To be applied over a clean and dry surface for 3 weeks
+Cream to help repair the skin: E.g. tacrolimus containing creams (e.g. protopic) twice daily
+anti-histamine: Anything that suits you (e.g. benadryl, pheniramine, etc.) in case you have itching
I would also recommend visiting a dermatologist for the same, as that would be best. But you can try this treatment for 3 weeks and then write back to me or visit a doctor.
The treatment you were using was for a fungal infection, which is the wrong diagnosis which is why you did not find relief sir. I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help.
Best wishes.
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