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How Can Skin Dryness And Itching Be Treated?

i used dermovate NN-oinement for 4 weeks but not continuasly in some small parts of my skin and after that i stopped using it from 6 months my skin got dry and itchy now it is better because iam taking cetrizine what i sholud do to stop itchy and the dry still there
Wed, 4 Feb 2015
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hi, welcome to HCM,
you are suffering from xerosis.
few general measures can help you in keeping skin oily.
avoid use of hot water and excessive bath.
use oatmeal bar for bath.
avoid sun exposure.
wear cotton cloths first.
apply emollient containing urea and lactic acid, two to three times a day.
thanks
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How Can Skin Dryness And Itching Be Treated?

hi, welcome to HCM, you are suffering from xerosis. few general measures can help you in keeping skin oily. avoid use of hot water and excessive bath. use oatmeal bar for bath. avoid sun exposure. wear cotton cloths first. apply emollient containing urea and lactic acid, two to three times a day. thanks