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I have a questions about a skin condition, i am not aware of what it is,. there is no irritation or itching etc. it is on both legs starting from the ankle towards the calf muscle. when i do scratch it there is flaky powder substance that results. my wife is a nurse , she says it could be something with nerves, im not sure. any help is great.
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Dermatologist
Hello
Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com. I can understand your concern.
You seem to be having an extremely dry xerotic skin.
You will need to keep it will hydrated by using a moisturizing lotion thrice a day.
Also application of hydrocortisone lotion once a day will promote the healing of dry skin.
Please let me know if you have any further queries.
Take care
Thank you for the reply.
Why is it both legs and the location of it being ankle to the calf muscle.?
I have the same thing on my chest as well.
also isnt hydrocortisone cream for itching? i dont have itching.
Hello
Thanks for your reply.
The skin has become so dry that it's eczematous on your legs.
On the chest, it is eczema.
Eczema is inflammation of skin. Hydrocortisone cream is to take care of the inflammation.
If you don't get relief with it then you will need application of stronger steroid creams like clobetasol which will require a prescription.
Please let me know if you have any queries.
Take care