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Suggest Treatment For Ichthyosis In Legs
Im from Philippines When I was a 3-11 Im suffering from this itchyosis ( fish Scale ). When I turned 12-16 years old this fish scale vanished. When I moved here in USA it was so Horrible, My Skin Is so Nasty on my legs. Im so embarrass with everyone i cant wear shorts at all and its summer now. I tried to apply Nivea Cream on it but it doesnt work . Ive been putting Petroleum Jelly, for more than 6 months, No results at all. Now im Putting Coconut Oil, I guess It get WORSE and WORSE. Please I need help. Im a lady 18 years of age. Suffering from this i couldnt find any good solution. Everytime im Sleeping this fish scale wakes me up because of too much ITCHY. PLEASE I NEED YOUR HELP...
Fri, 6 May 2016
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of ichthyosis in legs. Need not to worry. You should avoid itching or pricking these areas with any sharp object. You should wear loose clothes and maintain complete hygiene. I would suggest you to apply antibacterial ointment such as Bacitracin. Apply aloe vera gel it will resolve. Apply cotton dipped in tea tree oil to lighten the pigments. You can visit dermatologist once if your symptoms not resolving and get complete examination done. Start oral antibiotic course after proper prescription. Take supplements rich in vitamin C.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of ichthyosis in legs. Need not to worry. You should avoid itching or pricking these areas with any sharp object. You should wear loose clothes and maintain complete hygiene. I would suggest you to apply antibacterial ointment such as Bacitracin. Apply aloe vera gel it will resolve. Apply cotton dipped in tea tree oil to lighten the pigments. You can visit dermatologist once if your symptoms not resolving and get complete examination done. Start oral antibiotic course after proper prescription. Take supplements rich in vitamin C.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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