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What Causes Flaky Skin Along With Redness On The Face?
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Question: What causes this on my brothers face? What is this redness and some of the skin is flakey?
Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is seborrheic dermatitis, a type of allergic disorder where there is lot of oil production on face and damage to skin. He can use desonide lotion for 10 days and clindamycin gel in morning for 1 month. He should also reduce oil intake in diet. This will help him.
Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.
Regards
Seborrheic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is seborrheic dermatitis, a type of allergic disorder where there is lot of oil production on face and damage to skin. He can use desonide lotion for 10 days and clindamycin gel in morning for 1 month. He should also reduce oil intake in diet. This will help him.
Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.
Regards
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