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Itching Skin On The Lower Back And Buttocks, Forms Dark Scars When Scratched, Have Stretch Marks. How To Get Rid Of This?
I ve been having problems with my lower back and buttocks . It itches around the summer time and when I scratch , it forms dark scars. My buttocks looks darker now with these scar marks. I also have stretch marks that make it look worse. How can I get rid of these scars and restore my skin in my lower back and buttocks to its natural color.
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
hi,skin becoming dark on lower back and buttocks due to itching can be due to tinea cruris,it is afungal infection caused by superficial dermatophyte infection.it can be cured by atarax 25 mg at night,terbinafine 250 mg once daily for 14 days and application of sebifin ointment.straie can be cured by elastoderm ointment over the straie and vitamin e supplementation
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