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Welts On The Back Of The Thigh With Itching. Remedy?
My husband has a large callus like lots of stripes or welts on the back of his thigh from years of his military airborne uniform leg strap rubbing. I would like to know how to help relieve the rough skin, mild occasional itching and have his leg eventually feel more normal and soft and flesh like. I can t find pictures online to liken his issue to get further advice. THANKYOU
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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From the description it seems your husband is having persistent friction induced lichen simplex chronicus.
The same can be treated by moisturising the area many times with a urea or lactic acid based moisturising cream along with application of steroid salicylic acid ointment. If the lesions are too itchy, antihistamine like cetirizine may be taken.
Hope that helps. Take care
From the description it seems your husband is having persistent friction induced lichen simplex chronicus.
The same can be treated by moisturising the area many times with a urea or lactic acid based moisturising cream along with application of steroid salicylic acid ointment. If the lesions are too itchy, antihistamine like cetirizine may be taken.
Hope that helps. Take care
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