What Causes Frequent Skin Breakout?

Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016

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Mon, 3 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : I am 73 years old now and for the past two years I have been having problems with my skin tearing open when I touch things, such as a bush, limb and now even a cardboard box. Is there anything I can do to toughen up my skin. YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Transdermal collagen will help

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

I can certainly understand your concern.

The frequent skin breakout in your case could be due to deficient collagen.

Transdermal collagen available as Hydroderm will be effective in healing the broken skin by increasing the collagen synthesis in the skin.

Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these pills to you.

Post your further questions if any.

Thank you.

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