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2025-03-14 05:53:49
Dear Doctor, My father is 79 years old and has been dealing with a skin disease on his leg for a long time. The affected area has rough and dry skin, but there is no itching. The picture attached herewith shows the affected part of my father's leg. Could you please suggest some medicine, including an ointment.
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Looks like psoriasis. Visit the clinic

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

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Consult for the medicine

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Xerosis.

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Kindly connect Need few more details.

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Will require more detailed history. Kindly consult for the same.

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Psoriasis Contact to dermatologist

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Please consult

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Consult dermatologist Look's like psoriasis?

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Please consult for further history and management

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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