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Skin Dry And Flaking Due To Cold Weather And What Are The Brown Spots On Cheeks?
Before this winter i had very smooth skin , but once winter came by , the wethear turned too cold , my skin turned very dry and started flaking off , if i touched my cheeks , skin started coming off as very small white particles . Now some part of my cheek has light brown spots that are only visible if observed closely but from far skin does nt appear very smooth. I am not sure if they are skin pores . I wanna get rid of it . please help . Also does face skin really replace itself , If yes then in haw many weeks/ months/years . Please help me in this . Thanks in advance
Fri, 20 Dec 2019
Hello,
It could be hyperkeratosis or eczema. Good quality emollients can be tried for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be hyperkeratosis or eczema. Good quality emollients can be tried for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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