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Feet Itching, Skin Peeled Of, Shiny, Stings On Touching. What Is It And How To Heal?
I itched my foot and then the skin kind peeled of like when you have sunburn , but not in sheets. Now it is shiny and stings when the smallest thing touches it. This happened once before and when it healed it turned a darker skin tone. When you touch the healed scar you can feel and indent from the layer of skin that got scratched off. I want to know what this is and how do I help heal it
Sat, 12 Oct 2013
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After reading your history it appears that you might have developed lichenificaltion and dermatitis problem over the affected area. You can apply a calamine lotion with cortisone cream over the affected area. It will be better for you to take a good suggestion from a dermatologist. You can take benadryl for itching part. You may need oral steroid along with topical steroid cream to completely cure the problem.
After reading your history it appears that you might have developed lichenificaltion and dermatitis problem over the affected area. You can apply a calamine lotion with cortisone cream over the affected area. It will be better for you to take a good suggestion from a dermatologist. You can take benadryl for itching part. You may need oral steroid along with topical steroid cream to completely cure the problem.
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