Itchy Skin Patches On Leg- 2825 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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Asked for Female, 26 Years 79 Views v

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.

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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 119 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 99 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 85 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 51 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 111 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 47 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 64 Views v

Dr. Richa Chopra Dermatologist | Delhi

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

My skin has become so itchy these days and the bumps pops out of nowhere and sometimes due to itching my fingers swell and feels numb. White and red bumpy patches. Please suggest what to do.

Asked for Female, 22 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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 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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Dr. Dhavala Guna Sagarika Dermatologist | Visakhapatnam

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

A white patch on my penis skin and it burn when touch that part plz help ,It has been 3day an when clean the skin part a white colourless liquid come from the skin

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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

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

Asked for Male, 30 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

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

Hello Doctor, I’ve been noticing slowly developing brown patches on both of my arms and back . ( 10 to 12 ) The patches are slightly raised, and wrinkled, but not itchy or painful. They have been increasing very slowly over time. ( Observed 6 months before) There are no red spots, oozing, or scaling, and the skin color is just darker than nor

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Asked for Male, 26 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Bhumika Mahawar Dermatologist | Dehradun

Will need more of history taking and evaluation ... Read More

I delivered a baby on 27th June 2025. I had groin infection immediately thereafter due to irritation of cleaning solution used for cleaning after delivery. I took fluconozole 150 mg for a while and the active groin infection (tiny bumps redness and irritation) subsided but the skin has become black. Since I had frequent and irregular periods, i use

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 76 Views v

Dr. Sanjana S Dermatologist | Kollam

There is some postinflammatory desquamation, it might be scaly for some time and the skin will be more sensitive. However it is advised to stop using any out of the ordinary products which contain fra ... 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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Dr. Dhavala Guna Sagarika Dermatologist | Visakhapatnam

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

It has started from 2 years it's only happens in both my leg and it's get red and itchy rashes then after 2 days it leaves black spots on skin it's happens daily now I am frustrated due to itching please let me know what is it I am attaching pictures

Asked for Male, 30 Years 75 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

Every time I shower i get red itchy patches on my chest and stomach.Nothing hapoens to hands or legs What is this condintion?

Asked for Male, 24 Years 34 Views v

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

Don't worry...you are suffering from cholinergic urticaria causing red rash after bath... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultat ... Read More

I am having these red patches all over my body and these are increasing in numbers day by day.. Sometimes one or two of them itch.. the skin is peeling off but not getting better

Asked for Female, 29 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Ch Bikash Dermatologist | Shillong

Further information required to diagnose the condition And treat accordingly Connect directly for consultation ... Read More

I m suffering from red bumpy itchy skin .after using several medicines and creams it donot go away...what 2 do

Asked for Male, 40 Years 64 Views v

Dr. Twinkle Patel Dermatologist | Valsad

Kindly share photographs and consult online ... Read More

I see pink patch on one of my breasts. My skin is a little crumbled sometimes buy It's not painful or itchy. What should I do?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 104 Views v

Dr. Siddharth Turkar Oncologist | Raipur

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Meet a breast Oncosurgeon or atleast general surgeon for physical examination . Get breast USG done. If there is any suspicion they may advise biopsy based on findings. Cancer lump are usually painles ... Read More

"Hello Doctor, my son 3 year old has developed a white patch near his eye, and I’ve noticed it is getting bigger day by day. Could this be vitiligo or some other skin condition? What steps should we take for diagnosis and treatment?"

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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

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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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

“I sometimes get dry, scaly skin with irritation. After that, the skin peels off in white patches, and white spots remain on my face.”

Asked for Female, 25 Years 88 Views v

Dr. A Ompriya Cosmetologist | Chennai

“I advise you to consult a dermatologist online or in person, share clear pictures, and get a personalized treatment plan. Only after proper evaluation can the right medicines (creams/tablets) be pres ... Read More

Hi I'm having extremely dry skin on my both feet and they're itching a lot. I'm scraping myself while itching. Like eczema symptoms. Can you suggest some ointment and medicine?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 41 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

Skin itchiness due to insect bite in hand 3 days back. Little swelling was there initially, now it's not there but itchiness here and there all over the body is happening now.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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 Doctor, My mother (age ~50s) has recently developed a red, itchy patch right under the sindoor application line on her scalp. It started a few days ago after she applied a local sindoor (possibly containing harsh chemicals). Since then, the area has become slightly itchy and mildly irritated plus it became full whitish kind off There’s also

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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

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.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 54 Views v

Dr. D Hari Kishore General Practitioner | Hyderabad

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

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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

My skin has become so itchy these days and the bumps pops out of nowhere and sometimes due to itching my fingers swell and feels numb. White and red bumpy patches. Please suggest what to do.

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

A white patch on my penis skin and it burn when touch that part plz help ,It has been 3day an when clean the skin part a white colourless liquid come from the skin

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

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

It has started from 2 years it's only happens in both my leg and it's get red and itchy rashes then after 2 days it leaves black spots on skin it's happens daily now I am frustrated due to itching please let me know what is it I am attaching pictures

Every time I shower i get red itchy patches on my chest and stomach.Nothing hapoens to hands or legs What is this condintion?

I am having these red patches all over my body and these are increasing in numbers day by day.. Sometimes one or two of them itch.. the skin is peeling off but not getting better

I m suffering from red bumpy itchy skin .after using several medicines and creams it donot go away...what 2 do

I see pink patch on one of my breasts. My skin is a little crumbled sometimes buy It's not painful or itchy. What should I do?

"Hello Doctor, my son 3 year old has developed a white patch near his eye, and I’ve noticed it is getting bigger day by day. Could this be vitiligo or some other skin condition? What steps should we take for diagnosis and treatment?"

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

“I sometimes get dry, scaly skin with irritation. After that, the skin peels off in white patches, and white spots remain on my face.”

Hi I'm having extremely dry skin on my both feet and they're itching a lot. I'm scraping myself while itching. Like eczema symptoms. Can you suggest some ointment and medicine?

Skin itchiness due to insect bite in hand 3 days back. Little swelling was there initially, now it's not there but itchiness here and there all over the body is happening now.

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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