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Need Medication For Dry Skin & White Patches
Hi doctor, i am a 23 years old boy, i felt extreme dry skin problems in winters on all body specially face, legs & arms , but now in the summer also I can see some white patches are on my face after bathing, could you pl tell me the cure, i have stopped to use soap also (using rarely ) and also let me which are the moisturizers good for my skin, Thank You!
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Wed, 7 May 2014
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Hi,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have the symptoms of dry skin and white patches pointing towards a condition known as sunburn or photo-allergic dermatitis. In this condition the symptoms like peeling of skin and dry patches become prominent. I would suggest you to:
Wash your face with cold water. Apply cold compresses to your face 2-3 times a day. Take antihisamine drug like Benadryl. Apply broad spectrum sunscreen to face all the times. Apply vitamin C serum at night.
If condition doesn't improve in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment and retinoids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari,
Dentist
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have the symptoms of dry skin and white patches pointing towards a condition known as sunburn or photo-allergic dermatitis. In this condition the symptoms like peeling of skin and dry patches become prominent. I would suggest you to:
Wash your face with cold water. Apply cold compresses to your face 2-3 times a day. Take antihisamine drug like Benadryl. Apply broad spectrum sunscreen to face all the times. Apply vitamin C serum at night.
If condition doesn't improve in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment and retinoids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari,
Dentist
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