How Can Rashes On The Legs And Hips Be Treated Despite Taking Aquasol?

Posted on Thu, 15 Feb 2018

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Question : Hello Doctor, my nephew has got some rashes on legs. It started with one patch and now all over the legs, hips. Photos are attached. He is given Aquasol - Vitamin A capsules. However, not much luck. Could you please suggest something or point in a right direction?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Need more information

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images.

He seems to have an eczematous skin condition.
I would like to know if he has been asked to use some cream as well?

Does he have any associated symptoms like itching? Since how long he has been taking Aquasol?

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Thanks Doctor. we used 'Triben B' cream. Although it helped in the short term, after stopping the usage, rashes reappeared. And yes, there is itching. Thanks in advance. He is using Aquasol for about 2 weeks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Regarding eczematous dermatitis

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

He seems to have an eczematous condition - lichenoid dermatitis.
Instead of Triben B I suggest him to use a potent topical steroid e.g either Clobetasol propionate 0.05 % and salicylic acid 3-6 %combination ointment e.g Clop-S ointment or Halobetasol propionate 0.05 % and salicylic acid 3-6 %combination ointment e.g Halovate - S ointment, twice daily.

In addition, I suggest him took use an oral antihistamine e.g Cetirizine tab once every evening for symptomatic relief from itching.

These are prescription medications and I advise you to kindly talk to your local practitioner for a prescription of the same.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar