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Dark itchy spots on legs under knees
Hello, my wife has developed dark itchy spots on both legs under the knees. These all started during her second pregnancy and Dr. mentioned it to us that these spots will go away after the delivery. It has been nearly two years and there is no sign of relief. We have consulted around five doctors so far there has been no satisfactory results. She has been massaging her legs with mustard oil which somewhat provides relief with itchy ness but the dark spots are still there. I would appreciate if someone can help us with this as she has been worried lately. Please refer to attached pictures. Thanks in advance
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Don't worry...you are suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this.. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription.
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This seems to be pigmentation secondary to continuous inflammation by an underlying skin eczema.
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stop mustard oil as it can increase skin disease. we have to treat the itch part first. if no itch new spots don't develop
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existing one take 6 month to one year minimum to go. please consult me privately online for best advice
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Looks like Lichen Planus....a type of autoimmune skin condition.. preferably a skin biopsy should be done for final diagnosis till then medicine can be applied for which please contact me on Practo pro
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If the itching is severe that she can not sleep, then one Tablet Atarax 25mg can be taken after dinner x 7 nights
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Keep the skin moisturized and keep finger nails clipped short...get few blood tests done..
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Dr. Rashmi Aderao
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Pune
Looks like eczema. Good medicines are available for its treatment. Take online consultation for the same
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