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Peeling Skin

by curious88, Jan 06, 2009 05:01AM
I have been noticing on my bikini line that the skin is peeling, it hasn't been itching or anything like that, it is just peeling almost like after you get sunburnt.
Does anyone know what this is?
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by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, Jan 06, 2009 11:42AM
To: curious88
Hello,

I cannot confirm anything without examination,but it can be due to contact dermatitis,sweat dermatitis,friction rub with clothes or eczema.

Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the area as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).Also use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.

If still the symptoms do not improve then pls get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing and if you have any additional queries.
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