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Small red bruises/ rash oh leg
As shown in picture, I have these small bruises mainly on both legs and and some on hand. I suspect it may be because I itches the dry leg a bit to much, but I'm not sure. They are not painful, there's no pus. What are they? How can I get rid of them?
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Hello, these are abrasions due to scratching which may be due to dry skin
Next Steps
Adequate moisturiser use
Health Tips
Dont let skjn dry out. Avoid hot water bath and apply moisturiser within 2-3 minutes of bath after pat drying your skin
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Yes your skin seems to be dry and as a result of the vicious itch scratch cycle you tend to develop these rashes. But do not worry these are treatable.
Next Steps
you should start the treatment for the same . with treatment your skin dryness will improve as well as the marks that have formed will improve as well.
Health Tips
avoid scratching as much as possible
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