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What Does A Persistent Itchy Rash On The Lower Leg Indicate?

Hi, my husband has had a rash on his lower leg for about 3yrs .we have went to several Dr and have been prescribed many different creams and nothing has help?.it s red and scabby and itches him alot.and it s not swollen .u think u no what it might be ?.
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It could be a pigmented purpuric dermatosis or an eczema. Eczema should be treated with steroid cream whereas steroids are usually not given for pigmented purpuric dermatosis. So, I recommend you to consult your Dermatologist for arriving at a final diagnosis and for initiating the treatment.

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What Does A Persistent Itchy Rash On The Lower Leg Indicate?

Hi, It could be a pigmented purpuric dermatosis or an eczema. Eczema should be treated with steroid cream whereas steroids are usually not given for pigmented purpuric dermatosis. So, I recommend you to consult your Dermatologist for arriving at a final diagnosis and for initiating the treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.