Itchy Skin Patches On Leg- 2820 Questions Answered

I’ve been experiencing persistent skin patches on my legs and other parts of my body for the past six months. Initially, they were itchy and appeared occasionally, coming and going. But now they stay constantly and have started appearing in more places. They started as small bumps and dark spots, some looking like clogged pores or ingrown hai

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Dr. Gurman Singh Bhasin Dermatologist | Nagpur

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From what you’ve described, it may be a chronic follicular issue like keratosis pilaris, frictional folliculitis, or post-inflammatory pigmentation. The rough, bumpy texture and dark spots align with ... Read More

Hi I have developed an itchy patch on my right leg, below the knee. The skin feels dry, scaly and itchy and looks darker than the rest of the skin. I have had this patch for years now, but it has become more prominent. Please advise.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 68 Views v

Dr. J Prasad Dermatologist | Bangalore

It could probably be an old healed fungal infection. Usually it heals with dryness &!hyperpigmentation. Consult me on practo pro. Require more details. ... Read More

My 21 month old boy had dry skin patches on his leg since December 2023. He sometimes scratches them. I have tried using Johnson cream, johnson powder, Candid powder, Vaseline and even Cetaphil baby lotion but nothing seems to help. Please advice. Attaching pics of the dry skin in his leg area.

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Greetings looks like fungal infection ... Read More

Suffering from a dark itchy patch on my skin from few years. It is only on my right leg. Had taken some medicine long back but it reappeared recently. Can you suggest remedies for this?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 129 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

Dry itchy patch on the skin on my lower leg. It itches at times, but the dry scaly patch is always there.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 114 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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

Dry and itchy patches in lower part of body. Small white dry patches especially in thighs and leg . I do moistorize my skin every day. And even i do take care of hygiene things for my skin .

Asked for Female, 29 Years 93 Views v

Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist | Raipur

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Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with such presentation and should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinic ... Read More

Hi Doctors, My husband has a very very itchy skin, but few days back there was a tiny patch on his leg, which kept on growing. Now the patch is on both the legs near the ankle. He has been using borolien from a day on it. I have attached a picture for reference, please could you tell me, is it anything serious or should he cover it. What can be do

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Vivek Muthukumarasamy Dermatologist | Coimbatore

Kindly consult online for proper assessment and treatment ... Read More

Skin infection initially comes with red patches on affected areas of the skin. Itchy and are present in my leg, back, arms, inner thighs, and buttocks.

Asked for Female, 39 Years 120 Views v

Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist | Raipur

Thanks for the query. Thats a very limited description to make any comments. I suggest you to see a dermatologist for a diagnosis and treatment plan. Delaying may not be a good option unless you know ... Read More

Itchy patches on legs which r very much itchy plz dr suggest wht is it n how to treat it plz dr help 🙏 me understand

Asked for Female, 32 Years 58 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Almost every night i get red patches on my skin all over body and the temperature is extreme high and also the patches are not itchy but the patches are extremely big and red and only comes at night

Asked for Female, 25 Years 111 Views v

Dr. Richa Chopra Dermatologist | Delhi

It can be urticaria. Kindly consult a dermatologist for a proper treatment ... Read More

Hi I am 10 weeks pregnant and for the last 4-5 days i have skin itchiness and little red bumps on my ankles inner thighs and on my arms . When i scratch it looks like a rash and become all red. Is it just skin allergy or should i be concerned?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 21 Views v

Dr. Angana Das Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Ranchi

Did you have fever along with it?you should get it checked by a dermatologist as soon as possible…as of now there is no reason to panic…any food allergies? ... Read More

I have a severe Itchy skin and to manage I take Cetirizine 10 mg once a day from last 5-6 years. If I skip it for a couple of days then my whole body itches so bad that I can't stop scratching. Moisturizing skin a few times a day also never helped. What could be wrong with my skin? What to do?

Asked for Female, 41 Years 47 Views v

Dr. Shama Naaz Dermatologist | Nagpur

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

My son 3 yr old has developed itchy red bumps on his legs and hands. It appears around 12.30PM and goes away completely by 6PM. He doesn't have a fever or cold. What could be the reason for these bumps? We have not introduced him to any new food, apply mosquito patch or cream regularly. Checked with his school also, he has not come into contact wit

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Dr. Shama Naaz Dermatologist | Nagpur

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 i am dealing with this problem for past one month first a red patch appears sometimes on neck sometimes on hand sometimes on back mostly ok neck and then it starts to get itchy and then disappears after 20/30 mins but the time its there it becomes super itchy is this some kind of serious problem please help and next steps thankyou attaching few

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Asked for Male, 26 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Shama Naaz Dermatologist | Nagpur

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

The person is having itchy skin rash in the back near the shoulder section .Also he has cough and weakness.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Shama Naaz Dermatologist | Nagpur

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

Hello Doctor My son developed itchy, patchy skin scaling on his foot shortly after his school reopened, as he started wearing a new pair of school socks. The peeling and dry, scaly patches have persisted since then. We initially applied coconut oil, but when it didn't improve, we started using Nivea moisturizer cream. I've attached photos for your

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Asked for Female, 40 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Shama Naaz Dermatologist | Nagpur

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

I am a 26 year old male. I have multiple slightly raised, light-colored patches on my right forearm for the past one week. The patches itch occasionally but not continuously. There is no redness, pain, discharge, swelling, or fever. I sweat a lot, and I do not have similar patches anywhere else on my body. The patches have not improved significantl

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Asked for Male, 20 Years 48 Views v

Dr. A Amin Homeopath Homoeopath | Kolkata

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From last few months I am having red itchy patches on inside soft part of arms and upper legs, one or two on lower legs back side. What could be the reason?

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

Multiple small, skin-colored bumps with overall dryness/rough texture on the upper arm. the bumps/raised areas are itchy, * they appear in the evening, * individual spots disappear within 24 hours and reappear

Asked for Female, 42 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Amandeep Dermatologist | Khanna

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

I m DCMP patient with 15-20%ef Taking medicine offlate I noticed white patches or lines of my legs nails it started on left leg toe now all fingers of leg nails have it now started on right leg what is this ??? I am worried what reason could this be?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 39 Views v

Dr. Pushpa Madhavrao Tidke Dermatologist | Pune

It looks like ? Beus line Appears after ny stressful Event , as DCMP in your case No need to worry for nail ... Read More

Hello I am attaching a pic. One is a patch on my stomach. Similarly there are 8 to 9 patches around there. Like on the stomach groin area on the waist area and also near the chest. Kindly please tell me what exactly it is. Also attached prescription. Are those medicines enough to cure the disease? Is this tinea corporis or psoriasis or any other in

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Asked for Male, 31 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Pushpa Madhavrao Tidke Dermatologist | Pune

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Yes It's looks like Tinea Above prescription will work but for complete recovery you need to add some extra cream Contact for consultation ... Read More

Hello I am attaching a pic. One is a patch on my stomach. Similarly there are 8 to 9 patches around there. Like on the stomach groin area on the waist area and also near the chest. Kindly please tell me what exactly it is. Also attached prescription. Are those medicines enough to cure the disease? Is this tinea corporis or psoriasis or any other in

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Asked for Male, 31 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Chaithra H General Physician | Bangalore

Fungal infection ... Read More

Hello I am attaching a pic. This patch has been there for many days not only near the groin area. But on the stomach chest area multiple spots are there nearly 8 to 10 . and also near the private part. Is this any infection or psoriasis?

Asked for Male, 31 Years 87 Views v

Dr. Sujata Maurya Dermatologist | Bareilly

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Its a yeast infection Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ... Read More

Hello I am attaching a pic. This patch has been there for many days not only near the groin area. But on the stomach chest area multiple spots are there nearly 8 to 10 . and also near the private part. Is this any infection or psoriasis?

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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INCOMPLETE QUERY. ANY HISTORY OF ITCH CONSULT SUPERSPECIALIST LIKE DERMATOLOGIST. ... Read More

Please tell about this patch it is for years with itching please help me treat this scar and tell further steps

Asked for Male, 20 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Sujata Maurya Dermatologist | Bareilly

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Much more detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ... Read More

White patches on baby skin clearely visible for 15 days.its growing in many areas of face like neck,cheeks.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 37 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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 doctors, Since this afternoon, I’ve been feeling itchy, and I noticed small marks like ant stings on a few parts of my body—my back, legs, and near my armpits. I ignored them, thinking they might be ant bites. Now, since this evening, I have swollen patches all over my back, around my knees, thighs, and near my armpits. Could you

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 44 Views v

Dr. Praveen Rodrigues Dermatologist | Bangalore

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Hi there . Just received this Query. This is most definitely condition we label as Acute Urticaria or HIVES in common parlance. Causes can be many. From food allergies to insect bite allergies any ... Read More

Hello there, i have been observing lately that after washing my face and while wiping my face with a cloth or towel, feeling itchy and getting that urge to rub off hardly, it stays for like 2-3 minutes and goes off, its been over a month, is there any underlying condition for the same?? Thanks

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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

Skin issue persistent for few weeks itchy and dry patches on legs , leaving scar . Present only on one leg

Asked for Female, 42 Years 34 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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

My daughter who is just 2.5 months old has white patches on her chest beneath neck Its not itching or painful. Seen since last two weeks.

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Dr. Nagaraju Pediatrician | Kurnool

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Normal ... Read More

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Itchy skin patches on leg

Hi I have developed an itchy patch on my right leg, below the knee. The skin feels dry, scaly and itchy and looks darker than the rest of the skin. I have had this patch for years now, but it has become more prominent. Please advise.

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My 21 month old boy had dry skin patches on his leg since December 2023. He sometimes scratches them. I have tried using Johnson cream, johnson powder, Candid powder, Vaseline and even Cetaphil baby lotion but nothing seems to help. Please advice. Attaching pics of the dry skin in his leg area.

Suffering from a dark itchy patch on my skin from few years. It is only on my right leg. Had taken some medicine long back but it reappeared recently. Can you suggest remedies for this?

Dry itchy patch on the skin on my lower leg. It itches at times, but the dry scaly patch is always there.

Dry and itchy patches in lower part of body. Small white dry patches especially in thighs and leg . I do moistorize my skin every day. And even i do take care of hygiene things for my skin .

Skin infection initially comes with red patches on affected areas of the skin. Itchy and are present in my leg, back, arms, inner thighs, and buttocks.

Itchy patches on legs which r very much itchy plz dr suggest wht is it n how to treat it plz dr help 🙏 me understand

Almost every night i get red patches on my skin all over body and the temperature is extreme high and also the patches are not itchy but the patches are extremely big and red and only comes at night

Hi I am 10 weeks pregnant and for the last 4-5 days i have skin itchiness and little red bumps on my ankles inner thighs and on my arms . When i scratch it looks like a rash and become all red. Is it just skin allergy or should i be concerned?

I have a severe Itchy skin and to manage I take Cetirizine 10 mg once a day from last 5-6 years. If I skip it for a couple of days then my whole body itches so bad that I can't stop scratching. Moisturizing skin a few times a day also never helped. What could be wrong with my skin? What to do?

The person is having itchy skin rash in the back near the shoulder section .Also he has cough and weakness.

From last few months I am having red itchy patches on inside soft part of arms and upper legs, one or two on lower legs back side. What could be the reason?

Multiple small, skin-colored bumps with overall dryness/rough texture on the upper arm. the bumps/raised areas are itchy, * they appear in the evening, * individual spots disappear within 24 hours and reappear

I m DCMP patient with 15-20%ef Taking medicine offlate I noticed white patches or lines of my legs nails it started on left leg toe now all fingers of leg nails have it now started on right leg what is this ??? I am worried what reason could this be?

Hello I am attaching a pic. This patch has been there for many days not only near the groin area. But on the stomach chest area multiple spots are there nearly 8 to 10 . and also near the private part. Is this any infection or psoriasis?

Hello I am attaching a pic. This patch has been there for many days not only near the groin area. But on the stomach chest area multiple spots are there nearly 8 to 10 . and also near the private part. Is this any infection or psoriasis?

Please tell about this patch it is for years with itching please help me treat this scar and tell further steps

White patches on baby skin clearely visible for 15 days.its growing in many areas of face like neck,cheeks.

Hello there, i have been observing lately that after washing my face and while wiping my face with a cloth or towel, feeling itchy and getting that urge to rub off hardly, it stays for like 2-3 minutes and goes off, its been over a month, is there any underlying condition for the same?? Thanks

Skin issue persistent for few weeks itchy and dry patches on legs , leaving scar . Present only on one leg

My daughter who is just 2.5 months old has white patches on her chest beneath neck Its not itching or painful. Seen since last two weeks.

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