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Breast Feeding Mother. Dry,rough And Scaly Skin With Burning Sensation. Remedy?
Hi.
I am a breastfeeding mom and I have never had problems with my skin before but around two weeks ago I noticed that my skin was becoming extremely dry and roughly to the touch especially around the cheekbones.my forehead is abit scaly and I also have mild burning sensation especially in the morning.
please help.thank you.
Ninah
I am a breastfeeding mom and I have never had problems with my skin before but around two weeks ago I noticed that my skin was becoming extremely dry and roughly to the touch especially around the cheekbones.my forehead is abit scaly and I also have mild burning sensation especially in the morning.
please help.thank you.
Ninah
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
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It is due to deficiency of zinc and Vitamin B6 in the diet. Use Multi-Vitamin Supplementation and it will definitely help. Use Moisturizing cream on the face too.
Take Care
Regards
Greetings of the day
It is due to deficiency of zinc and Vitamin B6 in the diet. Use Multi-Vitamin Supplementation and it will definitely help. Use Moisturizing cream on the face too.
Take Care
Regards
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