What Causes Severe Dry Skin After Child Birth?

Posted on Tue, 16 Feb 2016

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Tue, 16 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : I am breadtfeeding mother,and i have a very dry skin,my nose and upperlips and chin become white and too dry after washing face.no one cream is effective can u suggest any day and night cream,can i use melaglow or melamet cream

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Melaglow or melamet is not required, you can use any moisturizer

Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome to health care magic, I really appreciate your concern and I will try to help you out in best possible way.

Here I would like further information for better assessment of the condition like
Since how long you are having this problem?
Are you taking any medicines or having any other disease like diabetes or thyroid disease
have you been exposed to any changes in your environmental conditions like recently shifted to hot or humid environment?
if possible uplaod me a photograph?

I would advise you to wash your face with antiseptic face wash and apply any good moisturisers like ponds or Himalayas products.

Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more precisely.
Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (18 minutes later)

Since 2 months i m facing this problem actual i m mother of 5 month baby and m from XXXXXXX here is cold weather thats why i used warm water i came here from XXXXXXX before 3 month i m not using any medication and i have no disease.after wash my nose and upperlip chin become white and very dry,some time its shows like peel my skin

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Apply any good moisturisers repeatedly

Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome again and thanks for the details
Looking at your detailed description, it might be related to drying effect due to cold and change of climate.

I would advise you to apply any good moisturisers like ponds or Vaseline after proper washing
you need to apply it very frequently and repeatedly.
try to avoid direct exposure to cold air by covering your face.

Hope I could answer your question, please feel free to discuss further.
Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak