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Flaky skin, itching, redness shin &chest

2020-01-05 09:33:06
I have this recurring problem of flaky, itching redness of scalp, chest and right shin skin. I take medicine and it goes away then after few months, it reoccurs. This time it happened in right shin which is a first.
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing dandruff... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription.

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Most probably eczema. Apply moisturizing cream regularly and soap free cleansers. Can recur on individual case
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please consult a dermatologist in

Answered2020-01-05 11:07:45

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