I have been scratching my legs because they felt really dry, but when I looked down after awhile I noticed that my legs had dark splotches all over them. I'm not sure if I scratched so much that I created these splotches or if the splotches themselves are why my legs itch. The splotches themselves don't itch, but the entire leg does.
Hi, you are having xerosis of legs,i.e. dry skin of legs. You are having severe itching. Blotchy patches may be ecchymosis due to severe scratching. Rule out anaemia, DM,thyroid dysfunction or other internal diseases by blood testing. Apply emollient containig liquid parrafin or lactic acid. Take antihistaminics. If required, short course of steroid may be taken in tappering manner.Avoid soap bath.Take treatment for any internal disease if it is there. Do not worry, be calm, you will be benefitted.. Ok . If needed, consult dermatologist.
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Dry Itchy Legs. Dark Splotches Found. Cause?
Hi, you are having xerosis of legs,i.e. dry skin of legs. You are having severe itching. Blotchy patches may be ecchymosis due to severe scratching. Rule out anaemia, DM,thyroid dysfunction or other internal diseases by blood testing. Apply emollient containig liquid parrafin or lactic acid. Take antihistaminics. If required, short course of steroid may be taken in tappering manner.Avoid soap bath.Take treatment for any internal disease if it is there. Do not worry, be calm, you will be benefitted.. Ok . If needed, consult dermatologist.