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Sent to Health Experts February 21, 2006 3:38 p.m.

I have recently noticed 2 to 3 cm slightly raised and reddened flaking areas om my legs and arms. They do not itch or painful. My skin is dry as arule and I use moisturizers frequently. Lotions do no seem to ameliorate these troublesome spots. They are annoying and unsightly. I am a nurse and work in a critical care setting with lots of organisms. Please adviseJohn FrantzOptional Information: Male , Age: 58Already Tried: OTC steroid cream and general use moisterizing lotions

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February 21, 2006 3:42 p.m. (3 minutes and 57 seconds later)
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This sounds like psoriasis. The lack of pruritis is not unusual. For inflammatory eruptions like this, steroid creams are generally used. OTC hydrocortisone is only 1% but it may give some relief. If it is helpful but not strong enough you may need a prescription strength steroid.

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