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How to manage spots and itching on the legs?

Prof (Dr) DM Thappa
Associate Professor and Head,
Dermatology and STD Department, JIPMER,
Pondicherry

Q: I have developed black spots on my legs since the past few days. They start with iching, the skin becomes dry and a sort of wound develops. When the wound becomes dry, black spots develop. Is there any cream/tablet to remove these spots? It is almost becoming impossible to wear skirts now. This spots/iching is only between the feet and the knee.

A:The cause of itch needs to be treated, the pigmentation will disappear automatically. It could be that itching is due to insect bites, prurigo, lichen planus etc. It means that you need to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.