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What Causes Excessive Dryness On Face?

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Posted on Fri, 17 Apr 2015
Question: I have dry peeling skin on my face which will not heal. I have been applying vitamin e oil to the dry peeling areas mostly around my mouth and my forehead. This has been going on since January, getting slightly better but not completely healed,.
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pictures requested

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the excessive dryness on your face but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.

Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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What Causes Excessive Dryness On Face?

Brief Answer: Pictures requested Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. I can understand your concern regarding the excessive dryness on your face but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination. Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way. You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'. Thanks Dr Hardik Pitroda