Suggest treatment for itchy flaky rash on shin
Patient: My husband has had a chronic rash on his lower shins for the past two years. It is itchy raised and flaky. It never quite heals despite antibiotic creams and steroid creams. He has a 30 year history of ankylosing spondylitis. We would like to know what it is. A dermatologist misdiagnosed him with follicultis Doctor: Hi,It may be lichen simplex chronicus most probably. Consult the expert dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to take intra dermal triamcinolone 10 mg injection by the dermatologist. And apply potent steroid cream twice a day. Take oral steroid in tapering dose for few weeks. Take antihistaminics daily at night. Avoid soap bath. Avoid worries and tension. Hope this helps..Dr.Ilyas Patel,Dermatologist