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Suggest Remedy For Dry Itchy Skin And Purplish Dark Patches

Salam I got very dry itchy skin from past few months and im getting purplish dark colour patches on my thighs n legs n on my arm and its very itchy aswl. Itching is so bad that I cudnt sleep aswl and after itch my sking gets scars n marks bcz of bleeding. My whole body is itching. Please help me.
Wed, 9 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry itchy skin and purplish dark patches on thighs which seems to be due to number of causes such as contact dermatitis , psoriasis , eczema or fungal infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep area clean and dry and apply over the counter anti fungal and anti inflammatory cream along with taking antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. You should avoid touching or pricking area with any sharp object. Consult dermatologist for proper examination if symptoms keeps on persisting. Doctor may prescribe antifungal like fluconazole , anti inflammatory , immunosuppressants. Wear loose clothes and avoid touching these areas repeatedly.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Dry Itchy Skin And Purplish Dark Patches

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry itchy skin and purplish dark patches on thighs which seems to be due to number of causes such as contact dermatitis , psoriasis , eczema or fungal infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep area clean and dry and apply over the counter anti fungal and anti inflammatory cream along with taking antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. You should avoid touching or pricking area with any sharp object. Consult dermatologist for proper examination if symptoms keeps on persisting. Doctor may prescribe antifungal like fluconazole , anti inflammatory , immunosuppressants. Wear loose clothes and avoid touching these areas repeatedly. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari