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Cause Of Recurring Skin Irritation On The Legs Which Scrapes Off After Applying Antibiotic Ointment Leaving The Skin Darkened?

Hi. I get a lot of skin irritations mainly on my legs. They are like scrapes. I had one a couple of months ago. I applied antibiotic ointment. After it finally healed, that part of my skin turned a darker color. Now I have a new scrape right by that one. I have not fallen down or anything. It just happens.
Mon, 30 Dec 2013
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for the recurring skin irritation on the legs which scrapes off after applying antibiotic ointment leaving the skin darkened. You have not told us your age, sex and occupation along with other of relevant clinical history to reach to the exact diagnosis.

It is too early to reach to conclusive point of exact diagnosis of the discolored spot. It can be due to simple dryness or due to some contact allergens also. The best part of your thing is to observe and wait.

Till that time do not pinch, pop or scratch the area. Keep the area dry and wear cotton clothes. Change the clothes two time a day. Do not get exposed to extremes of environment and protect yourself from heat and humidity.

I suggest you to apply bland moisturizing cream for 4-5 time stop keep it moisturized.

Take antihistamine such as loratadine or cetrizine if itching is present. Do not apply any mixed cream or mixed ointments as it causes further aggravation of the problem.

Take care.
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Cause Of Recurring Skin Irritation On The Legs Which Scrapes Off After Applying Antibiotic Ointment Leaving The Skin Darkened?

Hi, I can understand your concern for the recurring skin irritation on the legs which scrapes off after applying antibiotic ointment leaving the skin darkened. You have not told us your age, sex and occupation along with other of relevant clinical history to reach to the exact diagnosis. It is too early to reach to conclusive point of exact diagnosis of the discolored spot. It can be due to simple dryness or due to some contact allergens also. The best part of your thing is to observe and wait. Till that time do not pinch, pop or scratch the area. Keep the area dry and wear cotton clothes. Change the clothes two time a day. Do not get exposed to extremes of environment and protect yourself from heat and humidity. I suggest you to apply bland moisturizing cream for 4-5 time stop keep it moisturized. Take antihistamine such as loratadine or cetrizine if itching is present. Do not apply any mixed cream or mixed ointments as it causes further aggravation of the problem. Take care.