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Suggest Treatment For Dry And Itchy Skin Patches On Ankles And Legs
Recently I have developed extremely dry skin patches on my ankles and legs. I have noticed if I scratch them they quickly bruise. I have tried over the counter lotions for extremely dry skin but it does not help. My skin is extremely itchy. What is this and how can I treat it?
thank you for your question on hcm it may be that you are suffering from generalised dry skin for which you need to use a good moisturiser like venusia Max ( apply it three times day) and also adequately hydrate yourself. but at the time since you have mentioned ankles and legs ,I want to rule out the possibility of varicose veins because it causes severe itching in the ankle and also causes skin bruising. to confirm this you need to get a venous Doppler of the lower limbs and applying a crepe bandage will help.you need to also give some elevation for your limb while sleeping which will provide relief. hope this information was helpful. regards Dr Radhika Lal
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Suggest Treatment For Dry And Itchy Skin Patches On Ankles And Legs
thank you for your question on hcm it may be that you are suffering from generalised dry skin for which you need to use a good moisturiser like venusia Max ( apply it three times day) and also adequately hydrate yourself. but at the time since you have mentioned ankles and legs ,I want to rule out the possibility of varicose veins because it causes severe itching in the ankle and also causes skin bruising. to confirm this you need to get a venous Doppler of the lower limbs and applying a crepe bandage will help.you need to also give some elevation for your limb while sleeping which will provide relief. hope this information was helpful. regards Dr Radhika Lal