Itchy skin rash on the front of the calf in summer is commonly seen in eczema, insect bite dermatitis, summer dermatitis and other diseases, which can be treated with appropriate medications, such as glucocorticosteroids and antipruritic agents, for the disease.
1. Eczema: local itching, external anti-itching agent treatment, such as glycerine lotion, zinc oxide ointment, etc.; can also be combined with glucocorticoids to control the condition, such as hydrocortisone cream, dexamethasone, etc.. If the itching is intense, oral antihistamine treatment, such as ebastine.
2. Insect bite dermatitis: Soap and water can be used to wash the biting parts; external antipruritic agent to relieve itching, such as glycerine lotion, etc.; severe rash, itching, oral antihistamine treatment, such as cetirizine, loratadine, etc.; edema is obvious, short-term use of glucocorticosteroid therapy, such as prednisone, methylprednisolone, etc..
3. Summer dermatitis: need to use topical antipruritic agent to reduce itching, such as glycerite lotion, etc.; topical glucocorticosteroids to control inflammation, such as trimethoprim, mometasone furoate, etc.; itching is obvious, oral antihistamines, such as chlorpheniramine maleate, loratadine, etc.; secondary infections, oral antibiotics, such as roxithromycin, etc..
If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended that patients go to the regular hospital dermatology consultation, clear diagnosis, follow the doctor’s instructions and reasonable use of medication, do not blindly self-medication.