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Itchy skin rash on back of thighs for over a year using steriod cream but comes back after a week each time. also using dermol 500 in shower?

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Dr. Marybeth Lambe answered

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Agree and...: You don't give us much information but is it small sandpaper "goosebumps"? If so, may be keratosis pilaris which is famous for coming back again & again. This rash is caused by keratin plugs in hair follicles and is worse in winter & in those with dry skin, eczema. When you see the doctor, they would treat it with retin a, or cream with vitamin d, urea, lactic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid.

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Answered 8/10/2018

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A member asked:

Itchy skin rash on back of thighs for over a year using steriod cream but comes back after a week each time. also using dermol 500 in shower?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marybeth Lambe answered

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

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