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What Causes Dryness And Itching Rash On Legs?

I have experienced a rash on my legs over the past month . It burns and itches at times . After the redness goes away the skin texture becomes very dry and texture changes . I have been to skin dr twice and gave lotion . Any idea what can be causing this
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Dryness and itching is going in favor of Tinea Corporis. It is a fungal infection in which skin become infected with fungus and it produces scales which give the appearance of dryness and is associated with itching, other differential diagnosis include DISCOID ECZEMA.

It also looks similar to Tenia Corporis but central clearing is absent in it. Tinea corporis is usually treated with topical TERBINAFINE in and Oral Itraconazol while discoid Eczema is treated with midpotent steroid.

Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact again.

Regards,
Dr. Atishay Bukharia
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What Causes Dryness And Itching Rash On Legs?

Hi, Dryness and itching is going in favor of Tinea Corporis. It is a fungal infection in which skin become infected with fungus and it produces scales which give the appearance of dryness and is associated with itching, other differential diagnosis include DISCOID ECZEMA. It also looks similar to Tenia Corporis but central clearing is absent in it. Tinea corporis is usually treated with topical TERBINAFINE in and Oral Itraconazol while discoid Eczema is treated with midpotent steroid. Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact again. Regards, Dr. Atishay Bukharia