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What Causes Patches With Dryness And Itching On The Cheeks And What Is The Remedy?
i have dry patches that appeared on my face ...this just start appearing almost a year ago my cheeks and nose are most affected the patches are very dry they do not itch however the may scale over and ooze if i pick at them..they are not bumps just dry and they sting to touch can you please tell me what this sounds like and how do i treat it
Tue, 13 May 2014
Hi,
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From the description it seems like you are having eczema. The diagnosis can only be confirmed after seeing the lesions. In such cases, usually a mild moisturiser like cetaphil moisturiser and steroid cream application like fluticasone helps. So you may try these for few days. However if no response is seen, please meet a dermatologist nearby.
Take care
Thanks for writing to us.
From the description it seems like you are having eczema. The diagnosis can only be confirmed after seeing the lesions. In such cases, usually a mild moisturiser like cetaphil moisturiser and steroid cream application like fluticasone helps. So you may try these for few days. However if no response is seen, please meet a dermatologist nearby.
Take care
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