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Suggest Remedies For Itchy Dry Patches On Torso Skin
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I have had some itchy dry patches of skin on my torso and have started to get a couple on my breasts. I first noticed them on my upper arms but it seems to have spread. After not being able to ignore the itching, I now have brown patches. When I do scratch the patches go red
I have had some itchy dry patches of skin on my torso and have started to get a couple on my breasts. I first noticed them on my upper arms but it seems to have spread. After not being able to ignore the itching, I now have brown patches. When I do scratch the patches go red
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
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Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your history and description, you seem to be having a type of eczema called as dry discoid eczema. This usually occurs in individuals with dry skin, allergic tendency and also those with hypothyroidism.
Please get your thyroid profile checked to rule out thyroid disorders.
You could apply a cream containing 1% hydrocortisone on the patches twice a day for 10-15 days for them to subside.
Use a good moisturizer immediately after bath and repeat every 4 hours to prevent dryness.
Use lukewarm water for bath and avoid hot water as this will strip the skin off its natural oil contents.
Use a mild, soap free cleanser instead of regular soap.
Hope this will help you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your history and description, you seem to be having a type of eczema called as dry discoid eczema. This usually occurs in individuals with dry skin, allergic tendency and also those with hypothyroidism.
Please get your thyroid profile checked to rule out thyroid disorders.
You could apply a cream containing 1% hydrocortisone on the patches twice a day for 10-15 days for them to subside.
Use a good moisturizer immediately after bath and repeat every 4 hours to prevent dryness.
Use lukewarm water for bath and avoid hot water as this will strip the skin off its natural oil contents.
Use a mild, soap free cleanser instead of regular soap.
Hope this will help you.
Take care.
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