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itching, burnning skin with rash
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My mum is a 67 year old woman generally in good health. Approximately 6 months ago she developed rough red patches on her lower legs that were very itchy. The skin all over her lower legs then started to tingle and burn, as though she's been whipped by nettles. She has tried every type of cortisone, moisturising and anti itching cream that we can think of. The doctor has been of little help. After a while the symptoms started to ease but last week returned with avengence and the rash has now spread to her hands and she burns and itches all over. Can anyone out there please help. Many thanks in advance.
My mum is a 67 year old woman generally in good health. Approximately 6 months ago she developed rough red patches on her lower legs that were very itchy. The skin all over her lower legs then started to tingle and burn, as though she's been whipped by nettles. She has tried every type of cortisone, moisturising and anti itching cream that we can think of. The doctor has been of little help. After a while the symptoms started to ease but last week returned with avengence and the rash has now spread to her hands and she burns and itches all over. Can anyone out there please help. Many thanks in advance.
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Hello,
It can be due to atopic dermatitis. Although steroids, are commonly used for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, there are certain other agents also which are used like immune modulator drugs e.g. tacrolimus. These are available in the form of ointments and tend to prevent the recurrence. You can discuss with your dermatologist regarding the right use.
There are certain other non-pharmacological measures which are equally important in treating atopic dermatitis. These are Lubricating the skin frequently, avoiding harsh soaps and cleansers, preventing scratching or rubbing whenever possible, protecting skin from excessive moisture, irritants, and rough clothing, maintaining a cool, stable temperature and consistent humidity levels, limiting exposure to dust, cigarette smoke, pollens, and animal dander & Recognizing and limiting emotional stress. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.
It can be due to atopic dermatitis. Although steroids, are commonly used for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, there are certain other agents also which are used like immune modulator drugs e.g. tacrolimus. These are available in the form of ointments and tend to prevent the recurrence. You can discuss with your dermatologist regarding the right use.
There are certain other non-pharmacological measures which are equally important in treating atopic dermatitis. These are Lubricating the skin frequently, avoiding harsh soaps and cleansers, preventing scratching or rubbing whenever possible, protecting skin from excessive moisture, irritants, and rough clothing, maintaining a cool, stable temperature and consistent humidity levels, limiting exposure to dust, cigarette smoke, pollens, and animal dander & Recognizing and limiting emotional stress. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.
Thank you very much for responding. I have uploaded some pictures of my mum's rash - hopefully you will be able to access them. The rashes are rough not smooth. My mum did have athlete's foot once but that was several years ago. She is on medicine for high blood pressure (I think Lotensen) but I believe the rash and itching started before she was prescrible this drug.
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