Suggest Treatment For The Itchy Red Marks On Lower Legs

Posted on Sat, 17 Feb 2018

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Sat, 17 Feb 2018 Answered on

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Question : My lower legs are blotchy and very itchy? No pain!
The blotchy is red marks that are itchy. I have tried standard lotion but not any other than that.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Kindly upload images.

Detailed Answer:

Hello!

Perhaps you have eczematous dermatitis. I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

I tried Claritin and it's giving me some relief after 4 hrs or so!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Topical steroid and oral antihistamine.

Detailed Answer:

Hi!

OK. Fine. Continue with Claritin for a few days. You may take it twice daily.

In addition you may also use a topical steroid e.g Cortisone cream, twice daily. Cortisone cream is available over the counter.

If it still doesn't get better you may upload a few images in the "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you better.

Hope this helps!

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng