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How Can Dry Patches On The Face Be Treated?

I have developed raw, peeling spots on my face. Not a rash. No acne. Just patches over top of my glasses, around my smile lines, and outside of my nose next to my nostrils. The soonest I can be admitted to a dermatologist is in March. After trying many things, only aloe vera and triple antibiotic ointment soothes the areas and lessens the red irritated look. Is there any other topical ointment I could try to tie me over until March?
Thu, 1 Mar 2018
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Hello,

As per your case history of dry patches on the face, my treatment advice is - 
1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with SPF more than 30. 
2. Apply an emollient cream like Enmoist cream twice daily on it. 
3. Take a vitamin c supplement once daily for three months. 
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, topical steroid cream given only after consulting a dermatologist. 

 
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
 Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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How Can Dry Patches On The Face Be Treated?

Hello, As per your case history of dry patches on the face, my treatment advice is -  1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with SPF more than 30.  2. Apply an emollient cream like Enmoist cream twice daily on it.  3. Take a vitamin c supplement once daily for three months.  4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, topical steroid cream given only after consulting a dermatologist.    Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,  Dr. Harshit Bhachech