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iritation skin

by jhns73, Sep 11, 2009 11:32AM
my chin and cheeks have blotchy red flacky and when i touch it it gets more iritating or rub it.On my forehead it has hard dry spots.
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by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, Sep 11, 2009 12:55PM
To: jhns73
Hello,
It sounds like seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes flaky, dry, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas esp under the nose or anywhere on face. You can treat flaking and dryness with over-the-counter dandruff or medicated shampoos. Shampoo the hair vigorously and frequently (preferably daily). Active ingredients in these shampoos include salicylic acid, coal tar, zinc, resorcin, ketoconazole, or selenium.

If the symptoms persist, then it would be best to get it confirmed from a dermatologist.

I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.

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