Dry patches on my face

I have very random spots of dry patches on my face. Every morning my face has flaky spots all over, and then about half way through the day. It is impossible to put make up on because it makes my face look even more dry. I have used exfoliators a few times a week, toners, lotion, masks, and all different types of make up. I am wondering if anyone has any advice? Summers my skin looks fine, but once the cold weather strikes I start to look terrible. Any help would be great!

[ash891]

I also get dry patches on my skin in winters. At some areas, my skin is almost peeling. I suggest you stick to a good moisturizer. The lesser things u apply, the better it will be. Masks may dry out the skin even more.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to dry skin. The other possibility is of eczema skin. The mainstay of management is liberal use of moisturizers after washing with luke warm water. Soap should be used minimally. Moisturizers should be reapplied liberally during the day. You can also use a topical cortisone (steroid) cream or ointment like dermacort(hydrocortisone).

I suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get it examined.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.