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How To Treat Dry Skin And Streaks Of Thin, Linear Scabs On Legs?
Hi thanks. It is winter and my skin is quite dry and my legs, in particular have streaks of thin, linear scabs all over. They do not dry up and fall off like normal scabs, they just stay the same week after week. Nothing caused the scabs originally. What is the recommended course of treatment? What do I have?
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It may be scales,not scabs. The disease most probably would be psoriasis. Kindly consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. It is very common in dry weather as in winter. Moisturising cream,salicylic acid oint,methotraxate and antihistaminics may be considered as a part of treatment. I hope this would help you...thanks
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
It may be scales,not scabs. The disease most probably would be psoriasis. Kindly consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. It is very common in dry weather as in winter. Moisturising cream,salicylic acid oint,methotraxate and antihistaminics may be considered as a part of treatment. I hope this would help you...thanks
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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