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Are Dark Skin And Itching In Legs Of A 80 Year Old Curable?

Sir, my mother, 80 yrs of age having dark skin on the legs with itching. Doctors prescribed propygenta nf cream plus Avil tablets etc. May I know what is this disease and is it curable. May I also get to know what precautions should be taken and the medicines?
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Welcome to HCM,
Hello, your mother may be having fungal infection, please continue the treatment,you can 1
1. keep the area clean and dry
2.do not share towels or clothing
Thanks
Regards
Dr.Krupa
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Are Dark Skin And Itching In Legs Of A 80 Year Old Curable?

Welcome to HCM, Hello, your mother may be having fungal infection, please continue the treatment,you can 1 1. keep the area clean and dry 2.do not share towels or clothing Thanks Regards Dr.Krupa