What Causes Dry And Flaky Facial Skin?

Posted on Thu, 26 Oct 2017

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Thu, 26 Oct 2017 Answered on

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Question : I am suffering from Dry and Flaky skin on face(forehead,chin and near ears) and sides of Scalp - Non- itchy. Chunks of dry skin (1-5mm)is flaking up even after bath. I tried few medications but it did not help completely. It all started 5-6 years back. dont know what triggered it but i am facing problem when i go outside with these transparent , non-itchy skin on my scalp, side of the head and near the ears.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possible Seborrheic dermatitis or sebopsoriasis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. thank you.

I am Dr. kakkar(Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
I think you have either seborrheic dermatitis or sebopsoriasis. It presents as red scaling skin on side of ears, nose, margins of scalp. I request you to kindly upload a few images in "Reports Section" so that I am able to confirm.
Both of these are steroid responsive dermatosis. If I was the treating doctor is would suggest a topical steroid cream e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% cream Or fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeks. There is an issue of recurrence with these skin conditions. Moreover since topical steroids cannot be used repeatedly or long term.. in those who have frequent relapses i usually suggest my patients to use a topical vitamin D analogue e.g calcipotriene or calcipotriol lotion or ointment. They are safer and can be used long term unlike topical steroids.

Regards

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