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I have a severe itching around legs and arms and after itching it causes red scars. I advised to Allegra 180 and it didn't help. Please help me

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I cannot diagnose based on this limited description. You.may be having eczema. Please don't use soap over the itchy areas. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examinat ... Read More

Skin itching in legs and arms from yesterday,skin rashes and itching like allergic infections since yesterday night

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You are probably suffering from what Dermatologist call urticaria. Common causes are food allergy, infection or drugs taken for some condition. It presents with itching resulting in formation of red r ... Read More

I am having constant itching and rashes on my legs and arms. With evening the itching and the redness increases. I am facing this problems since 5 days. Had avil but no relief. Please suggest.

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I can not comment until I see the rashes. It could be urticaria. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

Itching on feet, lower legs and arms. What soap and cream to use? What to do. She takes medicines for diabeties and bp.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this itchy rashes.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation ... Read More

Facing itching on legs and arms from last 3 days. Red dots, no change in food habits. Taking Normal veg diet

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It's blood seeping into the skin.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ... Read More

I don't know why but suddenly my arms and legs itch a lot. I woke up one morning and had marks on my arms as of mosquito bites ( it might be possible because my hostel room has mosquitoes) but bites don't itch this much. It is now 4-5 days of itching and it relieves a bit after i wash my hands and legs and i am applying betnovate-n for prevention.

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Please don't keep on applying steroids like that . We have to treat the root cause after proper diagnosis and treatment suggests Dr.Suruchi Puri with a rich experience of 17 years in dermatology. I c ... Read More

Yesterday my hands and legs started itching very badly so I started to to scratch it within few minute I saw little bumps all over my arms and thighs and shoulders and itched furiously then within an hour both itching and rashes like bumps dissapeared then again it started after 8 to 9 hours.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this itching sensation... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultat ... Read More

I am having itching sometimes arms sometimes legs scalp hands feet and when I am scratching red bumps are appearing is it symptom of MAST CELL ACTIVATION SYNDROME I have other autoimmune condition as well

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

I have been itching on my arms and legs for over a year I went for treatment 2 3 times havibg medicine doing blood test but it's not helping.. It used to itch mostly as night the more I scratch the more it become itchy .. if Its contact with heat and water it become so itchy n redness occurs.please help

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Use levocetrizine tablets at night, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult privately or online for detailed infor ... Read More

Severe itching on arms and legs since 2 months.No visible rashes.had consulted a dermatologist and prescribed anti histamine and body lotion , got relief for hardly 2 weeks and now again restarted the condition.

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ... Read More

I am getting severe itching on my fingers , mostly legs after two hours of eating. I'm not diabetic. My sugar levels are normal. However, the itching, most of the time subsides immediately after taking food. This problem persists since February 2025. I have seen couple of gastro specialists as I have gall bladder stones for 15 years and the itchin

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Hi sir. Need more info on your disease before giving a proper advice Are there any lesions around the area of itching? How frequent is it? What did the gastro doctors advice? Any family history of fo ... Read More

I am having infection, itching and color change in leg and finger area. It has been there in leg for a long time but it recently developed in the finger also. There is heavy itching and it itches often. I have allergy issues and I consume Fexofenadine tablets for allergy what exactly is this? How to get rid of it? Is it something serious? I have a

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Need a thorough evaluation of this via proper history along with sign and symptoms...kindly contact ... Read More

I am having itching and infection in leg and finger area . I have been having this for a long time in the legs but it started recently in the fingers. There is a lot of uncomfortable itching in the area but the itching suddenly stops and then returns again. I also have allergy issues and I consume Fexofenadine tablets for it. I have attached pictur

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ... Read More

Hi Docs, I have too much itching near my toes and leg. It's been like that for some time, please suggest some medicine. Thank you

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ... Read More

Hello, I am in 35 weeks and from last week it's been so itchy over legs and arms, sometimes on. Hands and feet as well. Got tested for bile acid and LFT, reports are fine and everything is normal. But this itching is not letting me sleep during night. I have applied coconut oil, moisturizer or lactcalamine but it's not helping.

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It's been 2-3 days since there is itching on my hands and legs due to which there are red scratch marks on my legs and arms what do I do Please suggest

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Madam/ Sir, My wife has been suffering with Skin itching in her hands and legs. After itching some round spots also appear. We visited the dermatologist today and Dr. Madam prescribed Dazit 10 ( Desloratadine 10 mg) for 10 days ( three times a day) & Anti itching lotion. We are in the pregnancy planning phase. So it is safe during pregnancy? K

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Yes it’s safe ... Read More

Madam / Sir, My wife has been suffering with Skin itching in her leg and hands from the last 3 days. After itching some round spots also appear at some places. We visited a dermatologist today. She prescribed Dazit 10 tablets for 10 days that contains Desloratadine BP 10 mg & Aquasoft CV cream for allergy. We are in a phase of pregnancy pla

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You need derma consultation ... Read More

She had been having a rough rashes or marks on her left arms since couple of weeks now . It was started with some red spots with itching as if something has bitten her arms (we though mosquitoes) so put the after mosquitoes bite cream for 2-3 days then red spots gone but could see some rough with dots dots marks on two places on her arms . What cou

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Kindly Book an Appointment Now For proper treatment ... Read More

I have 2 issues 1. I used heater in winter near my legs which made a prolonged itching on both legs below knee on outer side. 2. One day i returned from hard physical work. After few days a ringworm type shaped raised near my private part, knee and near stomach. It keeps on spreading and a large red area was made near my private part which always f

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have been experiencing itching in three areas: under my arms (armpits), the back side of my foot, and on my leg. The itching is sometimes very intense and sometimes mild or not present. In these areas, the skin has become dark/blackish in color. The itching comes and goes, but the skin discoloration remains. There is no constant pain, but the itc

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From the description, it looks like you are suffering from chronic itch leading to thickening and darkening of the skin in that area. ... Read More

Skin rash is on my arms and chest but not itchy small red dot in chest and arms and some on stomach I had sexual intercourse with men and after I got this kind of rash and I am afraid of hiv So please explain

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Dear Doctor, Please find attached images as my husband is suffering from severe itching, redness on both the legs. Pls suggest any medicine or ointment for faster cure.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Some months ago , My Mother started having itching on both of her Legs below knee area and that created dark spots after itching.But from the last month or two , Her itching increased and Legs become black coloured like bruising and it extended towards thighs and stomach.She sometimes experience itching and hives in her upper back as well.Pls help.

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it needs proper evaulation please consult dermatologist ... Read More

I’ve been having body itching for a few days! It comes and goes—sometimes it starts in the morning and if I scratch, it goes away by the afternoon. But now it’s been continuous and lasts the whole day! It’s not extremely severe, but it’s very uncomfortable. Sometimes the itching is on my face, especially when water runs on it! Otherwise, it itches

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Looks like skin allergy Take Inj avil im stat Tab cpm 0-0-1 5days ... Read More

I’ve been having body itching for a few days! It comes and goes—sometimes it starts in the morning and if I scratch, it goes away by the afternoon. But now it’s been continuous and lasts the whole day! It’s not extremely severe, but it’s very uncomfortable. Sometimes the itching is on my face, especially when water runs on it! Otherwise, it itches

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Since 2-3days I have red spots in my arms and legs it's itching not able to sleep I have attached the photo also

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Hi there, my wife is 7 mnths pregnant and she complaining about itching on body i.e abdomen, breast, thies, legs, arms. She unable to sleep properly. She is applying lacto calamine and takes allegra tablets. Pls suggest

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Needs examination; consult a nearby obstetrician. ... Read More

My legs always itchy and inflammed especially during night time after heavy scratch leg become black blood coming out what condition is this need support?

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Certain underlying conditions need to be ruled out for effective treatment Need proper consultation ... Read More

I am having pimples and itching on my legs and hands... i have taken algera 180 Please tell is that normal

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It’s an infection and needs to be treated immediately after properly. ... Read More

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