Suggest Treatment For Dark Discolouration On The Knee

Posted on Mon, 31 Oct 2016

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Mon, 31 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : hi doctor,
my father age 69 right leg skin has become dark brown below knee with scales.. it's there since last 2 years... snaps enclosed.. why it happened and how can be treated.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ichthyosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have reviewed the images.

The skin of legs resembles like fish skin. This is due to severe dryness i.e Ichthyosis.

I suggest him to use a urea Or lactic acid containing moisturiser e.g Ureative 20% cream Or Amylac Cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeks.

Regards

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