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What Causes Skin Infection Leading To Dryness And Itching Sensation?

Gd mrng doc, I m suffering from a typical skin issue, n now it is spreading over my body in different parts. The infected area is getting dry n within 2-3 days the area gets crack , its really painful.I have visited my local docs over here in silchar, Assam. But not yet got any relief. Please advice me wht to do ???
Fri, 12 Jun 2015
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For skin infection you have to take some antibiotic preferably doxycycline after an expert opinion along with cetrizine or avil for itching. You can take cap evion 400 once daily in afternoon. You can use any moisturizer cream for local application. Avoid direct contact with sun light.
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What Causes Skin Infection Leading To Dryness And Itching Sensation?

For skin infection you have to take some antibiotic preferably doxycycline after an expert opinion along with cetrizine or avil for itching. You can take cap evion 400 once daily in afternoon. You can use any moisturizer cream for local application. Avoid direct contact with sun light.