Why do my elbows and legs itch despite applying an ointment?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have been suffering from itching in the elbows and lower part of both legs for the last two to three weeks. I have been applying Clonate ointment (Clobetasol 0.05%), but it is spreading to other areas.

Please suggest an ointment and an antibiotic for quick relief. In the past, I have used Clonate ointment for injury and skin infection in a finger. I am currently using Boroline cream.

Kindly assist.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It could be a fungal infection. Steroids are never used in fungal infection. Avoid self-medications as it may worsen the lesion. Kindly attach a clinical picture so that I can assess the infection and arrive at a definitive diagnosis.

I hope this has helped you.

Please feel free to reach out to me again if you have further queries.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

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According to your picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it is eczematous dermatitis (lichen simplex chronicus). I suggest the following treatment.

Apply liquid paraffin lotion in the daytime for 20 days. Apply Venusia Max cream, Cetaphil moisturizing cream, or Lactocalamine lotion immediately after a bath.
Use lotion or cream two to three times daily for 20 days.
Use Ointment Topisal 6% (Clobetasol 0.05% and Salicylic acid 6%) at night for 15 days.
Use Azac soap (Azelaic acid) to bathe for one month. Take Tablet Teczine 5 mg (Levocetirizine 5 mg) once at night after food for seven days.

I suggest you take care of the following. Avoid scratching and rubbing of lesions. Maintain proper hygiene. Avoid occlusion or friction with the infection.

Please let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Answer 3

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I have read your query.

I suggest you apply Liquid paraffin lotion in the daytime for 15 days and use Cetaphil cream. Also, continue to moisturize skin immediately after a bath. Please update me on what medications you used for one week.

Is it only tablet Teczine M and Venusia Max cream?
Have you not taken the other drugs I suggested?

Revert if you have any other doubts.

Thank you.

Answer 4

Hello,

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I suggest the following. Take Tablet Loratadine 10 mg after breakfast for ten days. Use Azac soap to bathe for one month. Apply Cetaphil cream two to three times daily for ten days. Apply Mupirocin ointment during the daytime for ten days. Apply Miconazole cream at night for ten days. Avoid scratching and rubbing the lesion.

Please let me know if there are any other doubts.

Regards.

Answer 5

Hi,

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Kindly attach a clinical picture to assess the lesions so I can guide you accordingly. Stop taking self medications.