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What Causes Dry And Flaky Skin?
Hello, I have a question I m 39 years old lately I ve noticed my skin is really dry and flaky and looking cracked, my hair is always dry flaky and itchy and starting to break off really bad. My muscles ache from time to time and I feel sleepy allot it always feels like there s something in my throat but I know it s nothing there. Can you assist me on what may be the problem. Thank you,
Tue, 2 Apr 2024
Hello,
The texture of skin may vary from person to person and can be normal. Beside that few skin inflammatory conditions and dehydration can also cause dry skin.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist
The texture of skin may vary from person to person and can be normal. Beside that few skin inflammatory conditions and dehydration can also cause dry skin.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist
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