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Suggest Remedy For Dry And Itchy Patches On The Face
For the past couple months, I have had dry patches on my face that sometimes itch or burn. When I put face lotion for dry skin on it, it burns and turns red. My face is very sensitive to soaps and lotions so I never try new products so I do not know where this is from or how to treat it.
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have dry and itchy patches on the face, Well it could be because of many reasons like during the winter months you experience dry, cold wind, which are detrimental for you skin and may result in dry patches , sunburn or photoallergic dermatitis, harsh chemicals, stress, water, and detergents . Psoriasis is another skin condition that causes flaky patches or scales that affect the skin. I would suggest you to apply aloe vera gel on your skin twice a day and apply broad spectrum sunscreen while under exposure of sun and use only mild soap to wash the face . If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment or anti histamine drug .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have dry and itchy patches on the face, Well it could be because of many reasons like during the winter months you experience dry, cold wind, which are detrimental for you skin and may result in dry patches , sunburn or photoallergic dermatitis, harsh chemicals, stress, water, and detergents . Psoriasis is another skin condition that causes flaky patches or scales that affect the skin. I would suggest you to apply aloe vera gel on your skin twice a day and apply broad spectrum sunscreen while under exposure of sun and use only mild soap to wash the face . If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment or anti histamine drug .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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