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Itchy, scaly, dark patches of skin on both lower legs since a kid. problem is now it's increasing..wht shld i do? is the dark skin permanent?
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Sounds like Eczema: Could be eczema which can get worse over time. Avoid long hot showers and harsh and drying cleansers. Apply fragrance-free moisturizer like Vanicream. Use at least twice a day. For eczema flares, apply prescription strength corticosteroid ointments to problem areas twice a day until clear. Dark skin can improve over time with proper treatment.
Answered 4/11/2019
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