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I have an itchy spot on my leg I have had it for a couple of days now. What can it be

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Fungal infection.. Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May be red or ...  Read More

Last 1year onwards some dark & itchy spots is on my leg Whenever heat is heavy in my body it's getting very itchy Skin also getting dry & hard & turns into black these days When i scrub with my fingers i am feeling happy Which medicine is preferably use ? My gender is male

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You are having eczema and this has nothing to do with body heat or cold. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

Both the near the foot have lots of spots that are very itchy and it started suddenly and it started in one leg than transferred to other leg

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Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment d ...  Read More

I have dry and itchy skin with rashes on my legs. How to rectify this? It affects during winter. Need help.

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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 some raised itchy spots on my leg. The spots are dark colored and prone to dry easily. I am applying normal moisturisers but the problem is not solving.

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

Development of itchy spots on legs in the last few weeks. I suspect this to be caused by a change of water(due to transfer) which I had last month.

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Need more clear photos....... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Got some itchy black spots on my legs ,day by day it becomes itcky and very dark as shown in the pic..can you plz suggest the remedy

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

Kindly prescribe an ointment creme or lotion for extremely dry and itchy legs. Dry white sskin on itching

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Hi Could be xerosis. ...  Read More

I have dry skin in my leg. It makes it more itchy. Also rashes have been created due to this. Any remedies?

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

Hi, Sir/madam My cousin legs skin becoming dry and itchy he is diabetic under medication (Age 39).Please suggest the best lotion for the dry skin.Here I m attaching the legs pics plz have a look.Thank you.

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Take..Caladryl lotion for topical application 2-3 times a day gently dab on the affected skin surface and allow it to dry..aplly it for 1 week..and take Tab. Atarax-25mg once daily in the night for 1 ...  Read More

A bit elevated uric acid around 7.5, B12 - 300, HB1C - 6.1 and Fatty liver. A bit of digestion issues and legs and hands feels a bit numb(less sensation) or feel cold/dryness? Any thing suggested for further diagnosis?

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HbA1C 6.1 comes under pre diabetes, which will need further evaluation. Numbness of hands and feet could be related to elevated sugar levels or uric acid. Vitamin b 12 values are normal. Fatty liver, ...  Read More

Hello Attaching a picture of an itchy dark spot which has occurred a long time back...I have dry skin. Can you see the picture below and suggest any cream or medicine to cure. Thanks & Regards

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Detailed history and clear images are required for correct diagnosis and treatment. It looks like chronic eczema ...  Read More

Hi I have skin rashes in my both legs it's gets red and itchy then it's leaves black mark on it it's happening since 1 year please tell me what's it

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Specific medication will improve condition. Kindly connect online for proper treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

My toe thumb is extremely dry and itchy and. I don't know what to apply, i tried putting vaseling, earlier it was just dead black skin coming. I tried scrubbing it, it got worse, now it is itchy , painful and extremely dry, what can be the reason. And what should i apply to get a relief.

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Apply moisturiser regularly And further evaluation and pictures are required ...  Read More

There is itchy bumps on skin now purple red in colour .tried many meds ,does not work at all.picture is attached

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Image is not clear. Clear images and detailed history are important for correct diagnosis and proper management. ...  Read More

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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Take consultation and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Upperlids of right eye have become very dry since a month. I feel stretching and itchy. Skin feels heavy and due to dryness wrinkles have appeared. Do suggest some medicines

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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

Hello. I have some dry recurring spots on the upper lip. It disappears after applying Vaseline but comes back at times. Has been ongoing for 2-3 months. Attaching a picture. Thank you.

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Undergo laser removal therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ...  Read More

My scalp is itching a lot and when I am itching my scalp with fingers then dry dandruff is visible but not flaky. Please help.

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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 and husband are trying to concieve from some days and i have ended my period 11th of august and i have been getting spotting and back ache and leg pain like cramps since two days i want to know is it ovulation process or something else ... please help me

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Need your helpful suggestions, I am suffering from itchy skin from last 1 week. My lower legs and hip area red spots , these are very itchy, when these dries become black. Sometimes because of scratching blood comes. Which cream or soap or lotion to use. Kindly need help

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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

Sir, For the last few years I have been suffering with the Hard Skin issue in my Legs, feet, foot, finger. In my finger the hard skin appears suddenly, gets cracked and goes within 1 week and in the feet it always stays. It's very dry and hard skin. Not much itchy. In my feet there is small white hard skin circle ( no pain ) . I have a dandruff i

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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

Am working full time site and sweating always. I have shaved and trimmed last January my private area totally by razor. Since January my genital area (between both legs) irritation and itching started(some times in anus also), some times my penis gland some red spots appear and disapper also. After Masturbation ,mostly red spots coming . consult ma

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Share few more details history of exposure and health take care consult experts don't shy these kind of problem can't be resolved though messages detail discussion required to find the reason get trea ...  Read More

It's been 10 days I have 2 spits in my face and there are minor spots in legs ... Can it be cured? Is there anything to worry? Will it be spread on whole body? Kindly tell

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Yes it can be cured.. kindly share photograph and consult online for diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, My daughter has 3.5years having spots like blood clot visible in both of her legs only .no itching,no pain..why these spots are appearing suddenly..is there any medication to cure this.Please see the attachment for your reference.

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Hello, I understand your concern The spots visible on your child’s legs appear to be bruises or small collections of blood under the skin (likely ecchymoses). Since she has no pain, itching, or othe ...  Read More

My mother has red spots on her leg at different places. Initially those spots use to bleed and now they are brown bruises. Its been a while almost 4 years since she has had this problem now. I wanted to know if its a serious issue or needs to be taken care immediately. Someone diagnosed it as varicose earlier do you also think its the same thing? A

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Specific medication will treat your concern. Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

I have itchy skin my right leg .It does not flake or oozes out.Its very dry and sometimes itchy.Its been there for more than 3 months .can you please suggest some solution?

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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 am recently developing red round rash spots (not in clusters) on hands shoulders and legs that are non itchy and blanches when pressed. These spot usually goes after a week. I dont have fever and body aches. Photos attached for reference Based on dermatologist advice taking allegra tablet every night but new spots keep developing the next morning

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Specific medication will treat your concern. Kindly consult online with pictures for proper treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

Dry and itchy knuckles skin Occurs frequently Blisters also appears Once I was given steroid cream and moisturizer to apply it on but when I use it it disappears and when I don't apply it reappears again. Attaching the affected area thereby.. I want to eliminate the root cause not superficial treatment. Kindly help..

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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 am facing a burning sensation and itching on my testicles There are also white rashes on my testicles...my skin looks dry.

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