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Suggest Treatment For Dry And Flaky Skin
Hi doctor,
I have oily skin and dry skin at the same time. My skin is usually oily but once i wash it, it becomes dry. Then i use a light moisturizer. Once i do that my skin starts looking oily. After sometime my skin becomes dry and flaky again. It is like dandruff on my skin in some parts. I also have cystic acne and there are marks on my skin. I have stopped using soap or facewash on my skin and wash it with only water. Still the problem persists. Please tell me what to do.
I have oily skin and dry skin at the same time. My skin is usually oily but once i wash it, it becomes dry. Then i use a light moisturizer. Once i do that my skin starts looking oily. After sometime my skin becomes dry and flaky again. It is like dandruff on my skin in some parts. I also have cystic acne and there are marks on my skin. I have stopped using soap or facewash on my skin and wash it with only water. Still the problem persists. Please tell me what to do.
Mon, 21 May 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history of dry and flaky skin, my treatment advice is -
1. Avoid using soap or perfume for 7-10 days.
2. Apply an emollient cream like Enmoist cream.
3. Take a vitamin B12 supplement.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
As per your case history of dry and flaky skin, my treatment advice is -
1. Avoid using soap or perfume for 7-10 days.
2. Apply an emollient cream like Enmoist cream.
3. Take a vitamin B12 supplement.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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