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What Causes Severe Irritation On Legs?

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Question : hi I having a irritation on my legs below the knee and also feeling very itchy on the back of my legs on the calf mucsle then it seams to move to the front of my leg.
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It can be due irritation fungal infection or dryness.

Detailed Answer:
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Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. Your problem can be irritation, fungal infection or dryness. Avoid soaps and irritants to wash the area. Instead use saline or warm water. Using antifungal lotions like terbinafine (lamisil) will be helpful for his. You can also moisturize the leg with emollient creams containing liquid paraffin.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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What Causes Severe Irritation On Legs?

Brief Answer: It can be due irritation fungal infection or dryness. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be irritation, fungal infection or dryness. Avoid soaps and irritants to wash the area. Instead use saline or warm water. Using antifungal lotions like terbinafine (lamisil) will be helpful for his. You can also moisturize the leg with emollient creams containing liquid paraffin. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.