HiI have a couple of spots of dry skin that are starting to concern me. The largest spot is about 2 inches in diameter on my left leg. It is over an old childhood scar from an injury that caused a dent or missing bone in my femur. I have a couple of other dry spots on the same leg and one on the other leg. The other spots are only about a 1/2 inch in diameter. There is also dry skin on my hip bone, right around my jeans waistline. All of these spots are incredibly itchy and scaly, but do not have any puss visible. Itching inflames the skin. My back is also very dry and occasionally itches. A cream with cortizone calms the itching, but it concerns me that the skin hasnt healed in over a month. Im not sure if the location of the main spot is of any importance. I have not seen a doctor for this. It seems different than eczema, but I am not sure. I have not started any new medications and not made any changes in my diet. I do not take any medication regularly. I have been told that I am anemic, but am not on any medical regime.
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, I read your query and understood your concern about the itching spots. It is very difficult to make a diagnosis without a picture, but your description points towards psoriasis. Around the jeans' waist line psoriasis like lesions are commonly seen due to phenomena called owners. Cortisone is a topical steroid commonly used to relieve symptoms of itching. I'd suggest you to continue it. Apply a lot of moisturizers over the skin when the skin is still damp after a wash/ bath. Consult a dermatologist as soon as possible to assess the severity of existing lesions and directing on the proper treatment modality.