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What Causes Discoloration Of The Skin?

hi am 29 yrs old.ihv two sons one is 3 and a half and other one.with my second pregnacy i got very bad itchy and dark skin.my skin has become dark on certain areas specially hands and legs and it itches very bad.is it protien deposit or somethin else?
Wed, 1 Aug 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Perhaps it is a dermatitis. Dry skin is a precipitating factor. I suggest you to use an intensive moisturizer, regularly. Over that you may apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g Mometasone Furoate for dry, itchy patches, if any. In addition you may take an oral antihistamine e.g Tab Cetrizine once a day for symptomatic relief from itching. These are prescription drugs and I advice you to use them under supervision of your doctor.

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What Causes Discoloration Of The Skin?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Perhaps it is a dermatitis. Dry skin is a precipitating factor. I suggest you to use an intensive moisturizer, regularly. Over that you may apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g Mometasone Furoate for dry, itchy patches, if any. In addition you may take an oral antihistamine e.g Tab Cetrizine once a day for symptomatic relief from itching. These are prescription drugs and I advice you to use them under supervision of your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.