Dry Skin Dermatitis
Dermatology Dev•Gender: Male•Age: 48 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 1 year
Presenting Complaints & History
- Extremely dry, rough, and scaly skin on legs and arms
- Severe itching that causes scratch marks and bleeding
- Skin redness and cracking, worse in air-conditioned rooms
- Stinging sensation when applying standard body lotions
Clinical Assessment
Experienced xerotic eczema. Relied on heavy petroleum jellies, but dry skin and itching persisted, especially during winter months.
Diagnostic Investigations: Clinical evaluation confirming asteatotic eczema (xerosis); thyroid profile normal.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Prescribed remedies to restore skin sebum production, improve epidermal hydration, and calm dry itching.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Alumina and Petroleum
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Avoiding hot showers, applying virgin coconut oil immediately after bathing on damp skin, and using humidifier in AC rooms.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 4 months- Skin became smooth, soft, and well-hydrated
- Complete resolution of dry skin itching and scratch marks
- No further skin cracking or redness in AC environments
- Sustained improvement in skin barrier health
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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