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How To Treat Dry Flaky Skin?
I have dry skin body since I was young. Always had flaky skin on my body, when I didn't applied lotion for a few days. If I am always in air conditioned room, I need to apply daily. What should I do? Is there any injections available to moisten my skin?(locks in moisture into skin)
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
Hi,
It seems that you may be having xerosis.. It may be ichthyosis. You consult dermatologist for perfect diagnosis. Internal diseases like anaemia,DM,thyroid dysfunctions should be ruled out. Moisturising cream containing liq parraffin or urea may be applied twice a day. Vitamin A and E cap with vitamin C tab daily would be helpful to improve the condition. Avoid soap during bath. Olive oil massage during bath may be helpful. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
It seems that you may be having xerosis.. It may be ichthyosis. You consult dermatologist for perfect diagnosis. Internal diseases like anaemia,DM,thyroid dysfunctions should be ruled out. Moisturising cream containing liq parraffin or urea may be applied twice a day. Vitamin A and E cap with vitamin C tab daily would be helpful to improve the condition. Avoid soap during bath. Olive oil massage during bath may be helpful. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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