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How Can Skin Dryness On The Back, Shoulders And Upper Arms Be Treated?
I have had this for nearly 20 yrs. Drs keep telling me its dry skin. It shows up on my back, shoulders & upper arms (sometimes on upper legs. It comes as a very small dark scab that I scratch off, then they bleed. It appears to be some kind of bug or larvae to me. Please help.
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
Hi,
This can be because of dryness of the skin or may be associated with any systemic disorder too. You need to get an liver serology done to rule out any chronic liver disorder or viral infection. For dryness of skin you can take vitamin A and E supplements, you can also use skin moisturizer cream to keep it hydrated and healthy.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray , Dentist
This can be because of dryness of the skin or may be associated with any systemic disorder too. You need to get an liver serology done to rule out any chronic liver disorder or viral infection. For dryness of skin you can take vitamin A and E supplements, you can also use skin moisturizer cream to keep it hydrated and healthy.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray , Dentist
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