Dry Scaly Spots On Legs- 185 Questions Answered

Hi doctor ..this is regarding 6 months old baby ...is skin on the legs become very dry and scaly ...can you please suggest any cream or can we use vaseline

Asked for Female, 1 Years 114 Views v

Dr. Ashwini Kumar Pediatrician | Faridabad

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Please apply coconut oil multiple times And see doctor physically or share pic ... Read More

Spots in both armpits getting worse day by day they are some what brown and black in colour and dried please suggest me prevention and some tablets

Asked for Male, 18 Years 35 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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This is tinea versicolour. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination and treatment advice ... Read More

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I have very dry skin on my legs and hands and it has become like scaly patches which looks like an old women

Asked for Female, 24 Years 61 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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U r suffering from xerosis. Medicine available for good improvement...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

I m having dry and patchy skin on my back with spots and some times it has like a burning sensation on my back it has also appear on my stomach and breast . My breast has one dry patch around aerola anf my breast skin got also has scaly amd very dry skin it also apear on my hands . It looks like dry dark small patches with rough skin. Pls help . It

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Asked for Female, 21 Years 144 Views v

Dr. Priyanka Borde Bisht Dermatologist | Gurgaon

This is a type of skin allergy. Contact for detailed counseling and treatment ... Read More

Both my feet are extremely dry. Dry skin is severely scaly and chips all the time. Had this problem for about a couple of years.

Asked for Male, 39 Years 65 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this dry skin... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for ... Read More

I have very dry and scaly skin the dryness is to the exterme..iam facing many problems with this skin it is all over my body

Asked for Female, 18 Years 104 Views v

Dr. Niraj Jain Cosmetologist | Kolkata

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Do you have this problem since childhood. Does it aggravate in winter. Try to use good brand moisturiser twice daily for your body. Take multivitamins intermittently. Try to use moisturising soap infr ... Read More

I have a dry skin but recently i have noticed Some patches on bakside of legs like scaly skin - hands skin doesnt have glow its kinda wrinkles and even stomach are patchy skin and wrinkles Pls suggest reason and treatment

Asked for Female, 29 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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You are suffering from seborrheic 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

Best body moisturizer for my dry skin any suggestions ..my skin is too scaly like fish ...can u suggest good product

Asked for Female, 31 Years 189 Views v

Ms. Neha Suryawanshi Dietitian/Nutritionist | Mumbai

Please ask me directly for details. ... Read More

I have a scaly combination of dry and oily skin. My skin is so scaly it looks shiny, it looks like fish scale. And also my hands have deep lines it is very rough and dry.

Asked for Male, 16 Years 92 Views v

Dr. Meeta Mantri Dermatologist | Pune

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Start using a good moisturiser for your skin after bath Start taking bath with a syndet bar like dove soap rather than using actual soap It would be recommended to consult a good dermatologist for a p ... Read More

Scaly lesions developed on many spots on my feet which seems to deepen as well as probably spread and its very itchy as well.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 70 Views v

Dr. Anusha Katare Dermatologist | Kolkata

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Could be nummular eczema.. creams and ointments are available for treatment. Consult a dermatologist with photographs for better diagnosis and treatment. ... Read More

Red spots on legs in the portions below knees. Initially small red spots seen then I scratched them with nails now they have little watery discharge and dried layer after some time and then often starts itching. They did not occur all in one day but in few days time.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Palak Deshmukh Dermatologist | Pune

It is eczematous rash Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management ... Read More

I got rashes, scaly dry patches on my penis. It's spreading. No itching sensation. Suggest me remedies

Asked for Male, 39 Years 75 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed pre ... Read More

I had allergy few years back and due to scratching my legs are very ugly with scars . It's slowly fading but I want it to be gone asap . Pls prescribe a cream which will be helpful for spots removal. Thank you in advance.

Asked for Female, 32 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui Trichologist | Lucknow

Photos are needed to see severity of the condition ... Read More

I have some raised itchy spots on my leg. The spots are dark colored and prone to dry easily. I am applying normal moisturisers but the problem is not solving.

Asked for Male, 36 Years 306 Views v

Dr. Mitali Sethi Dermatologist | Aligarh

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Its better to have online consultation to have detailed information over the condition and then having the appropriate cure. ... Read More

Dear doc! I am having dry skin from 3-4 years, it comes and goes. Skin gets dry and peels off both in palms and foot. Also their are red spots on plams and legs, it too comes and goes back. I have attached a picture, u can see red spots, but sometimes there are more spots than this both for foot and palm, not itching associated.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 164 Views v

Dr. Sonia Tekchandani Dermatologist | Mumbai

There are various reasons why this could be happening. However, a more detailed history and skin examination will be required to advise the right treatment plan. Please take online consultation for th ... Read More

Hi doctor, My toe is itching badly and after itching there will be water blisters, and it will become dry and scaly skin, my two legs toes also having same issues, i have used so many creams, ointment and oils but no use, now its became too dry and sometimes bleeding. Please help me

Asked for Female, 34 Years 248 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this pompholyx blister. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultatio ... Read More

Hello I have dry scaly rashesh on my neck and sometimes on my back. These rashes are like coming and going in 1-2 months . It has happened for many years. I wanted to know if I am allergic to something or what the root cause is. It's not itchy not red, just dry. Attaching the pic for reference . Thank you

Asked for Female, 35 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Rupali Salgotra Ayurveda | Jammu

If it's reoccurring then you need to start set of medicines for it and it will be fine. ... Read More

Hi doctors first it starts itching a patch like thing it's little raised also appear on thighs it is red at first then after bathing ut becomes very dry then first it started in my back then it came to full thighs what it could be any treatment for this

Asked for Female, 22 Years 183 Views v

Dr. Guntakandla Tejaswi Dermatologist | Hyderabad

Need to take detailed history and see clear pictures please consult online without any delay for correct treatment ... Read More

I have dry and scaly lips. Im drinking enough water but its still not helping me. Im just putting vaseline and coconut oil. Kindly help. Its been two weeks.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 71 Views v

Dr. A Amin Homoeopath | Kolkata

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I have suffering from dry skin, which resulted in flaky and scaly. When I apply facewash and dried, no matter how much I rubbed and clean it while bathing, apply moisturizer cream, keen skin hydrated. I can scaly and flaky dry skin on FACE. As a treatment doctor gave me K2 soap to apply on face. Is safe to apply k2 soap on Face and please tell me d

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 476 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this dry flaky skin.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultatio ... Read More

Hi doctor My son Nikhil has his eyelids dried and scaly since few days ... I applied coconut oil at nights it was ok.. but again it's started to dry and folds like puffy around both the eyes . When consulted the doctor gave ketoconazole and fluticasone creams n to mix together and apply at nights. Is it ok to apply on child's eye? Kindly suggest w

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Asked for Male, 40 Years 75 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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

My wife is having black spot/ bump on her leg from last 1 year. It is very dry and not causing any other symptoms i.e itching or bleeding. What it could be ????. I am attaching pic for reference

Asked for Female, 41 Years 69 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

It's seborrhoeic keratosis...laser removal best option.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ... Read More

28 year female. From past 3 years scaly scalp with patches are there and it is flaky. Doctor suspects it is psoriasis. From past few months on legs also patchy spots are seen as shown in picture. Please advise what it is

Asked for Male, 31 Years 44 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

From the last two months i have been suffering from extremely dry and scaly lips. Especially around the lining of the lips it is very dry and I am getting small bumps which are extremely itchy. Especially on my lower lip. tried all sorts of moisturizing balms but the lips are still dry. This issue has happened to me multiple times earlier also. It

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 103 Views v

Dr. Garima Mehrotra Dermatologist | Lucknow

Thank u for contacting us Plz visit Dr Garima Mahrotra advance skin and hair care centre ... Read More

I have got tiny red itchy bump like spots on my legs. I am attaching the photo. It cures after 4-5 days but leaves dark spots. Which cream should I apply to avoid them and for itching?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Anusha Katare Dermatologist | Kolkata

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Could be papular urticaria. Check your surroundings for mosquitoes or bed bugs. ... Read More

I have thyroid, using Thyroxin 75mcg. Weight 78. My skin, in legs and hands are getting dry. Skin in legs turns like white dry, like a cement worker. What is the reason?

Asked for Male, 43 Years 70 Views v

Dr. Vivek Muthukumarasamy Dermatologist | Coimbatore

Kindly consult online with relevant photographs for proper diagnosis and management ... Read More

I have some spots of dry skin over my arms. Its been there for 4 months now. What to do? It's dry and scaly and i can remove it easily by scratching. Sometimes it itches also

Asked for Male, 24 Years 36 Views v

Dr. Pankaj Malakar General Physician | Guwahati

Use NMfe mositurizer. ... Read More

I observed minute pimples or may be allergy in my cheek and after that My facial skin around eyes nose and cheeks become very dry and scaly. Sometimes itchiness is there. I am not using any cosmetic/soap since 4days but feeling so uncomfortable. (Minute allergy type bumps are there in skin but not visible too much)

Asked for Female, 33 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Mamta Shah Cosmetologist | Ahmedabad

Hello You have to share more details and relevant photographs for proper diagnosis Creams and Medication would help in controlling this condition ... Read More

Doctor this spot is there on my left leg since last 3-4 yrs. It doesn't heal. I applied various anticeptic creams / ointments but it doesn't go.

Asked for Male, 22 Years 30 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Specific medicine available for healing... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ... Read More

Dry itchy patch on the skin on my lower leg. It itches at times, but the dry scaly patch is always there.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 103 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing discoid eczema... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for ... Read More

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Hi doctor ..this is regarding 6 months old baby ...is skin on the legs become very dry and scaly ...can you please suggest any cream or can we use vaseline

Spots in both armpits getting worse day by day they are some what brown and black in colour and dried please suggest me prevention and some tablets

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I have very dry skin on my legs and hands and it has become like scaly patches which looks like an old women

Both my feet are extremely dry. Dry skin is severely scaly and chips all the time. Had this problem for about a couple of years.

I have very dry and scaly skin the dryness is to the exterme..iam facing many problems with this skin it is all over my body

I have a dry skin but recently i have noticed Some patches on bakside of legs like scaly skin - hands skin doesnt have glow its kinda wrinkles and even stomach are patchy skin and wrinkles Pls suggest reason and treatment

Best body moisturizer for my dry skin any suggestions ..my skin is too scaly like fish ...can u suggest good product

I have a scaly combination of dry and oily skin. My skin is so scaly it looks shiny, it looks like fish scale. And also my hands have deep lines it is very rough and dry.

Scaly lesions developed on many spots on my feet which seems to deepen as well as probably spread and its very itchy as well.

Red spots on legs in the portions below knees. Initially small red spots seen then I scratched them with nails now they have little watery discharge and dried layer after some time and then often starts itching. They did not occur all in one day but in few days time.

I got rashes, scaly dry patches on my penis. It's spreading. No itching sensation. Suggest me remedies

I had allergy few years back and due to scratching my legs are very ugly with scars . It's slowly fading but I want it to be gone asap . Pls prescribe a cream which will be helpful for spots removal. Thank you in advance.

I have some raised itchy spots on my leg. The spots are dark colored and prone to dry easily. I am applying normal moisturisers but the problem is not solving.

Hi doctor, My toe is itching badly and after itching there will be water blisters, and it will become dry and scaly skin, my two legs toes also having same issues, i have used so many creams, ointment and oils but no use, now its became too dry and sometimes bleeding. Please help me

Hi doctors first it starts itching a patch like thing it's little raised also appear on thighs it is red at first then after bathing ut becomes very dry then first it started in my back then it came to full thighs what it could be any treatment for this

I have dry and scaly lips. Im drinking enough water but its still not helping me. Im just putting vaseline and coconut oil. Kindly help. Its been two weeks.

My wife is having black spot/ bump on her leg from last 1 year. It is very dry and not causing any other symptoms i.e itching or bleeding. What it could be ????. I am attaching pic for reference

28 year female. From past 3 years scaly scalp with patches are there and it is flaky. Doctor suspects it is psoriasis. From past few months on legs also patchy spots are seen as shown in picture. Please advise what it is

I have got tiny red itchy bump like spots on my legs. I am attaching the photo. It cures after 4-5 days but leaves dark spots. Which cream should I apply to avoid them and for itching?

I have thyroid, using Thyroxin 75mcg. Weight 78. My skin, in legs and hands are getting dry. Skin in legs turns like white dry, like a cement worker. What is the reason?

I have some spots of dry skin over my arms. Its been there for 4 months now. What to do? It's dry and scaly and i can remove it easily by scratching. Sometimes it itches also

Doctor this spot is there on my left leg since last 3-4 yrs. It doesn't heal. I applied various anticeptic creams / ointments but it doesn't go.

Dry itchy patch on the skin on my lower leg. It itches at times, but the dry scaly patch is always there.

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