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Does Fish Oil Supplements Help Cure Flaky Itchy Skin?
Question: Would taking fish oil supplements benefit my dry flaky itchy skin?
Brief Answer:
Fish oils helpful to some extent
Detailed Answer:
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Fish oils are helpful in dry flaky skin but to some extent only.
You need to go for liberal and frequent application of moisturising lotions, use soap free cleansers for bathing, use lukewarm water for bathing instead of hot water, avoid heaters, stay away from cold dry winds and avoid direct contact of woollen clothes with the body.
These measures will help in reducing dryness, itching and rough skin.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Fish oils helpful to some extent
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
Fish oils are helpful in dry flaky skin but to some extent only.
You need to go for liberal and frequent application of moisturising lotions, use soap free cleansers for bathing, use lukewarm water for bathing instead of hot water, avoid heaters, stay away from cold dry winds and avoid direct contact of woollen clothes with the body.
These measures will help in reducing dryness, itching and rough skin.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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