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What Causes Itchy Red Spots On The Lower Legs During Winter Season?
Every Year when cooler weather arrives I develop itchy red spots on my lower legs they are always on the out side part of the leg slightly above my ankles. If I should scratch then they produce a radiating itch burn sensation. Around April It all subsides during the warmer weather here in NJ until about November when it returns. I will also clean my legs with Betadine in the shower and then apply Eucerin. I am 75 years old.
Tue, 23 Feb 2016
Hi sir.
It could just be a simple winter rash which usually occurs due to poor hydration requiring a good topical moisturiser as well as good intake of fluids, but it could also be an indicator of psoriasis which will have to be diagnosed with the help of a dermatologists examination, so please do speak to your doctor regarding the same.
Best wishes.
It could just be a simple winter rash which usually occurs due to poor hydration requiring a good topical moisturiser as well as good intake of fluids, but it could also be an indicator of psoriasis which will have to be diagnosed with the help of a dermatologists examination, so please do speak to your doctor regarding the same.
Best wishes.
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