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What Causes Dry Crusty Skin That Is Bleeding Upon Scratching?
I RECENTLY DEVELOPED[4WEEKS] CRUSTING SUPERFICALLY WITH DRYING THAT IS BLOODY WHEN I WIPE IT AWAY WITH KLEENIX. VASELINE AT BEDTIME WORKS MINIMALLY IF AT ALL. I ECENTLY STARED ZETIA TOMY DRUG LIST OF MEDS 3- WHICH DID NOT CAUSE THIS CONDITION. ANY IDEAS AS TO ETIO/.RX--+? MY E-MAIL IS YYYY@YYYY . I m retired family doc with continoud interest in drem problems
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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Thanks for the query.
Such symptoms are usually seen in psoriasis.
It can be treated with steroid and salicylic acid cream.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Wishing you good health
Thank you
Thanks for the query.
Such symptoms are usually seen in psoriasis.
It can be treated with steroid and salicylic acid cream.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Wishing you good health
Thank you
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