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Cause Of Circular Dry Patches On Arms, Legs, Face?

I have these circular dry patches on my arms, legs and one on my face. I have Scleroderma, systemic and Sjogrens do either of them have anything to do with this problem? I also have Thyroid issues having Graves when I was in mylate 20 s and radioactive iodine do to the goiter.
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Hi,

These spots could be related to Sjogren's syndrome and thyroid dysfunction. I would recommend you to apply a good moisturizer 3-4 times in a day.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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Cause Of Circular Dry Patches On Arms, Legs, Face?

Hi, These spots could be related to Sjogren s syndrome and thyroid dysfunction. I would recommend you to apply a good moisturizer 3-4 times in a day. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist