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What Are The Rashes On Legs That Are Itchy, Swells When Scratched And Leaves A Black Scar With Scales?

i have rashes on my legs which starts as an itch, after scratching it swells becomes filled with liquid that looks oily when touched and a wound develops that takes days to heal. If i left it untouched, it becomes black with scales. Its spreading to my arms and buttocks. I have taken nizzoral tabs and rub the cream.
posted on Sun, 29 Sep 2013
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Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM

You seems to have Infected eczemaous dermatitis since it is itching and thus got secondarily infected therefore causing oozing

If i was the treating doctor i would have prescribed you an oral antibiotic(penicillin group or cephalosporin group) for a week to dry up the infection

A topical steroid+antibiotic cream twice daily for 2 weeks would be ideal for the infected dermatitis.

An OTC pain killer e.g cetrizine once daily will help to control the itch as well.

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What Are The Rashes On Legs That Are Itchy, Swells When Scratched And Leaves A Black Scar With Scales?

Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM You seems to have Infected eczemaous dermatitis since it is itching and thus got secondarily infected therefore causing oozing If i was the treating doctor i would have prescribed you an oral antibiotic(penicillin group or cephalosporin group) for a week to dry up the infection A topical steroid+antibiotic cream twice daily for 2 weeks would be ideal for the infected dermatitis. An OTC pain killer e.g cetrizine once daily will help to control the itch as well. take care regards