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Suggest Treatment For Patches Of Dry Skin On Face
hi im having a problem with dry flakey skin and brusing. i had scabies about 2 months ago. and i dont have that type of itching but i do know i have something. i have patches or dry skin on my face i can not get rid of i also have itchy patches on the wrist and on the inside of my elbow and my legs. please help
Thu, 24 Dec 2015
i dont know either u are treated completely or not
but the site u are saying about looks like scabies
it might be reinfection so plz take proper scabies treatment and also treat the household contacts
the post scabies itching might persist for 15 days
but the site u are saying about looks like scabies
it might be reinfection so plz take proper scabies treatment and also treat the household contacts
the post scabies itching might persist for 15 days
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Hi,
You seem to have pityriasis alba most probably. It is considered to be superficial eczema. Yo may be having atopic diathesis. That is why your skin is dry and you have tendency to develop skin allergies and pityriasis alba. It is a benign condition and may be cleared with mild treatment. Kindly avoid sun exposure and soap bath. Keep the skin moist with moisturiser. You consult dermatologist for the firm diagnosis and perfect treatment.
I would suggest....
- mild steroid or tacrolimus ointment application on the patches
- antihistaminics
- short course of antibiotic
- oral steroid in tappering dose
I hope this would help..
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
You seem to have pityriasis alba most probably. It is considered to be superficial eczema. Yo may be having atopic diathesis. That is why your skin is dry and you have tendency to develop skin allergies and pityriasis alba. It is a benign condition and may be cleared with mild treatment. Kindly avoid sun exposure and soap bath. Keep the skin moist with moisturiser. You consult dermatologist for the firm diagnosis and perfect treatment.
I would suggest....
- mild steroid or tacrolimus ointment application on the patches
- antihistaminics
- short course of antibiotic
- oral steroid in tappering dose
I hope this would help..
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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