What Causes Excessive Dryness Of Skin On Legs?

Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2014

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Fri, 19 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : HI i am 28 years old female and my legs are darker than the other parts of body even when they are not exposed to sunlight much. My skin on the legs is also dry and scratchy. I have to apply cream immediately after shower else it becomes very dry. Also the skin is very leathery and not soft. I was advised to use Paraffin application before bath and immediately after bath mimozoil.But this helps for a while and then my skin becomes used to it and it stops helping same is the case with other creams i have tried. My skin also feels itchy and has also developed dark patch in one or two area of leg. Pl. advise me a solution to make the skin soft and remove darkness and the patches from legs.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description you have provided,it looks like you have excessive dryness of skin .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
Also please tell since when have you developed this problem?

I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.

Dr Geetika Paul

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