Why My Face Is Itching & Quite Dry?

Posted on Thu, 6 Mar 2025

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Thu, 6 Mar 2025 Answered on

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Question : My face is itching & quite dry. The moisturizer seems not to be working anymore; it's burning/itching post application for 10s.
So what should I use since now it's summer in XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph of prescription.
As per this you have developed seborrheic dermatitis.
Can you please upload a photograph of your face showing the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

I don't have anything on my face in specific but yes it feels dry. So will need to have a moisturizer which suits in this weather,

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Venusia XXXXXXX cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
I can see there is redness on your face.
Better stop using cutiyt g6 cream.
It is a depigmenting cream and can cause dryness.
You can used Venusia XXXXXXX moisturizer twice daily.
Continue with sunscreen.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T