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Suggest Remedy For Rashes In The Knee

Hi i have a patch of rash on my left leg below the knee, it is verry itchy,i use a cream, it settles for a day or two then it flares up again and the itching is constant, sometimes on both legs and other spots other than where the rash is,what should i do?
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

I understand from your query that you are having itchy rashes on your knees.

I would consider the possibilities of eczema and a fungal infection.

You could get a confirmation done from your dermatologist/ GP.

Eczema would clear by using a cream with 1% hydrocortisone twice a day for 2 weeks.

For fungal infection, you could use a cream with 1 % clotrimazole twice a day for 2 weeks.

Also take an antihistamine like 5 mg Levocetrizine at bedtime for 10 days.

Hope this helps you.

Take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Rashes In The Knee

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. I understand from your query that you are having itchy rashes on your knees. I would consider the possibilities of eczema and a fungal infection. You could get a confirmation done from your dermatologist/ GP. Eczema would clear by using a cream with 1% hydrocortisone twice a day for 2 weeks. For fungal infection, you could use a cream with 1 % clotrimazole twice a day for 2 weeks. Also take an antihistamine like 5 mg Levocetrizine at bedtime for 10 days. Hope this helps you. Take care.