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Dry skin patches seen in legs and arms as shown in attached picture. What can be done to get rid of these patches?

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It's xerosis.. Please regularly use moisturising creams.. use syndet bars instead of soaps.. if not resolved get a direct consultation for proper management ...  Read More

I am having firstly redness in both arms upper joints, then after a few days it becomes dry patches and then the skin becomes normal. What to do now?. Any serious disease?.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this red rashes and dryness.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online con ...  Read More

I have acne prone skin on my face, my arms and rest of the body have normal skin, but my legs look dry, dark and scaly in rough patches. What might be the reason? Any possible remedies?

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You need to provide more information. Dry skin can have multiple reasons. Check yourself for any thyroid problem. A good skin care regimen comprises 4 steps - cleansing, toning, moisturizing and sun b ...  Read More

I am suddenly having some dry patches on my right leg, what are these ? Is it something to worry about ?

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Well if you are having more of such rashes and itching is bothersome, better take proper consultation ...  Read More

I'm having black patches on my lower legs for over a year now. Red spots & tiny open wounds started to occur after an insect bite 2 weeks back. These red rashes have now started to spread to my arms also. Please suggest some home remedies to get clear skin in all my limbs.

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You are suffering from eczematous dermatitis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosi ...  Read More

I have a very distinct dry itchy patch on my leg since 6 month. Its is circular and turn white on itching. What do i do?

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Dry patch on legs is frequently eczema.eczema has to be treated in the acute stage and later some precautions can help minimise the recurrences. please contact me through private chat option with phot ...  Read More

Hello doctor my husband age is 29 years old. He's suffering from white patches in last one year he's taking lots of medications no use please tell me any good medicine.

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Don't worry...he is suffering from vitiligo causing this white spots... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed pr ...  Read More

Hi I get this kind of dry patch on my skin and mostly on skin. I stopped using any kind of cosmetic lotions now and switched to parachute coconut oil and after that the issue is reduced but not gone. The patch can be seen in the image shared and it does not itch (very rare itching ) and it's been a while I have this patch. Along with that small re

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3No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescriptio ...  Read More

Hi doctor My wife, aged 35yrs who doesn't have bp nor diabetes and she is very active. But recently since her 2nd dose of covid vaccine in the month of October 2021 she has a dark dry patch on her lower leg which is itchy and it advanced to coin size now. So what could be reason, any medicine to apply for it? Please advice

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Hello, make sure skin is well moisturised. We will have to check for eczema and fungal infection. Kindly consult in person for a detailed consultation ...  Read More

Hii, I am diabetic patient type 2 and I regularly check me blood sugar level it is ok but since the winter start and when I came back to home at night after work when I change clothes I feel itching and dryness from last 2 or 3 days, when I use body lotion or coconut oil I get relief, can you please tell is it normal??

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Yes Its normal Use parachute cococnut oil Best in winters for dry skin ...  Read More

My son 3 year 6 month old suffering from dry skin intially doc gave ointment from which it Dry skin recovery but later small red bumps started appearing he gave other cream with which medication itching bumps increasing more please help

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Skin dry patches on legs and hands and back side of body Am suffering with this over 5 years Patches are going and coming help to find which dieases is this?

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Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Dry and broken skin patches developed between fingers. Patches is not itchy and not burning. It appeared suddenly last week. I have attached photo. It appears like eczema of hand. Kindly help

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Do you work with detergents Use a moisturiser ...  Read More

Since 2-3days I have red spots in my arms and legs it's itching not able to sleep I have attached the photo also

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Take consultation and discuss in detail ...  Read More

My mother has developed a dark, dry, hardened patch on her neck. Not painful but it looks like a skin condition.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi, Sir/madam My cousin legs skin becoming dry and itchy he is diabetic under medication (Age 39).Please suggest the best lotion for the dry skin.Here I m attaching the legs pics plz have a look.Thank you.

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Take..Caladryl lotion for topical application 2-3 times a day gently dab on the affected skin surface and allow it to dry..aplly it for 1 week..and take Tab. Atarax-25mg once daily in the night for 1 ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I have recently noticed many dry white spots on my foreskin. Some patches are small and some are big it's also itchy sometimes. And sometimes it disappears on its own but again it shows up. Is there any solution to get rid of it. Thanks

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My mother got some black patches (as in the attachment) on the leg in 2 to 3 places with no pain and itching. Please let us know the cause and what disease is it

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Could be due to rubber or plastic allergy(slippers). ...  Read More

I’ve been experiencing persistent skin patches on my legs and other parts of my body for the past six months. Initially, they were itchy and appeared occasionally, coming and going. But now they stay constantly and have started appearing in more places. They started as small bumps and dark spots, some looking like clogged pores or ingrown hai

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From what you’ve described, it may be a chronic follicular issue like keratosis pilaris, frictional folliculitis, or post-inflammatory pigmentation. The rough, bumpy texture and dark spots align with ...  Read More

Dryness and dry patches on both the shoulder Since 1 week red colour patches

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It may be due to allergies. Please visit a pediatrician ...  Read More

I am having this Dry flaky patch near eye corner. What condition is this? Since 2 weeks I am having. I am using medication. But it's not reducing? Will this be cured ?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have got this Dry flaky patch near eye. Pls help me out, what is this patch. Is this any serious skin condition?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

From years I am having this issue with my skin index finger and thumb of right hand. It's like dry patches, when my hands are wet the skin peels and when it's dry it cracks and give deep wound.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

From fast few days I have weakness in arms and legs or like restlessness in legs while laying down and feeling weakness in my left arm and hand and I get to loss of certain things like alcohol and dead rat . Is this normal or should I consult a doctor

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Better to get neurologist opinion . If your a hypertensive get your Blood pressure checked . You may need to do routine blood work up as well ...  Read More

Dry and hard patches on my both hand since 6 months..sometimes without any treatment it becomes lighter than now..suddenly came out

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Hand eczema is the likely problem Treatment can be given and kept under control ...  Read More

After having severe acne I took a consultation and was recommended adapalane gel with clindamycin in it. As a side effect it caused dryness and hence dark patch due to the dryness occurred around my mouth. Now tell me the how to remove the patch

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My name premila facing a problem of itching on leg it's not getting cleared patches have been formed

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More clinical images and detailed history are required to make the right diagnosis and advise treatment plan. Please take online consultation for the same ...  Read More

There has been some different feeling in my arms and legs . Its not something like cramps . Used multiple MR but of no help.. it gets better for sometime when i apply diclofenac or hot water compression .. my cbc counts are within normal limits .. please help

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Need to understand more about issues or you take a consultation with neurologist ...  Read More

7 Months old baby is having red and rashes on Face more and little on legs. Is Cetaphil DAM lotion good to use or only baby lotion to be applied?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am getting dry skin patches on my penis all of a sudden. No irritation .what could be the cause for it

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. ...  Read More

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