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Small red bruises/ rash oh leg
As shown in picture, I have these small bruises mainly on both legs and and some on hand. I suspect it may be because I itches the dry leg a bit to much, but I'm not sure. They are not painful, there's no pus. What are they? How can I get rid of them?
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Oilatum soap use for bath
Followed by application of Physiogel lotion all over the body
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Dr. Pooja Mandalia
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Rajkot
Hello, these are abrasions due to scratching which may be due to dry skin
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Adequate moisturiser use
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Dont let skjn dry out. Avoid hot water bath and apply moisturiser within 2-3 minutes of bath after pat drying your skin
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Dr. Arushi Gupta
Dermatologist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes your skin seems to be dry and as a result of the vicious itch scratch cycle you tend to develop these rashes. But do not worry these are treatable.
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you should start the treatment for the same . with treatment your skin dryness will improve as well as the marks that have formed will improve as well.
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avoid scratching as much as possible
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