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Dry flaky skin
Hello, I am 28 years old female. From past few days i am noticing that my sidelock area of face are getting dry and flaky as well as my neck area. There is no itching no burning nothing. Is this any infection ?
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing flakes... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Please put pictures
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Pune
This could be eczema or the patches can also be due to dandruff.kindly send an image and consult me online for further treatment
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Seborrheic dermatitis.
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May be associated with dandruff
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Moisturiser
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Dr. Smriti Choudhary
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Bokaro
Ur symptoms seems unlikely to be due to any infection. Might be due to seb derm. Need to see for further comment
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Dr. Suvina attavar
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Mangalore
Hi
Flaky skin can happen due to seborrhoeic dermatitis or due to xerosis which is extreme dryness.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis requires treatment.
If it is dryness you can apply a moisturizer like cetaphil lotion.
You can connect with me through practo consult for further treatment.
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Drink plenty of water.
Apply moisturizer
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