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How To Treat Dermatomyositis Causing Severe Skin Dryness?
i have extremely dry skin, due in part (i m sure) because of dermatomyositis. i have tried numerous lotions, etc. but nothing seems to help. i often have to just wet my body and apply vaseline. now i seem to have mysterious bites on me. i can t tell when i am bitten, but then suddently there will be a swelling.
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
Hello,
As a first line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
As a first line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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