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Have Small Red Patches With Slightly Dry Brown Scales. What Is This Condition?

hi doctor.i am having small red patches with slightly dry brown scales on it .i did the skin puncture test to confirm whether it is psoriasis ,but result showed it is not psoriasis.then what could be the reason for this condition.these red patches appears only on my legs.please advice me the correct line of treatment. wating for ur response..thank you
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Hi Sudeep,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for writing in.
Psoriasis ,eczema,pityriasis versicolor ,p rosea can cause such rashes.
You can use a good quality moisturizer like Venusia max cream twice daily to help with this.
KOH test would be needed to rule out fungal infection.
Consult a qualified dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Hope this helps.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology.
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Have Small Red Patches With Slightly Dry Brown Scales. What Is This Condition?

Hi Sudeep, Welcome to HCM. Thanks for writing in. Psoriasis ,eczema,pityriasis versicolor ,p rosea can cause such rashes. You can use a good quality moisturizer like Venusia max cream twice daily to help with this. KOH test would be needed to rule out fungal infection. Consult a qualified dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Hope this helps. Wishing you good health. Regards. DrSudarshan MD Dermatology.