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Is Anemia, Related With Itchy Skin Infections?
I was told by my doctor earlier in the month that I was anemic and lately I've noticed that my skin had broken out into small rashes all over my body. They are dry, itchy patches of raised skin and do not seems to go away even when I moisturize. Could my skin problems be due to my anemia?
Thu, 29 Oct 2015
Hello, I understand your concerns. Anemia does not cause any itchy skin rash. A picture of your rash would help to narrow the possibilities. If it just feels like 'chicken skin' on your arms and legs! try exfoliating with a scrub. If it is very dry, keep moisturising with an emollient like liquid paraffin or coconut oil (which work wonders when moisturisers don't)
It is important that you take iron supplements for your Anemia .
Hope this helps you.
It is important that you take iron supplements for your Anemia .
Hope this helps you.
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