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Hi this consultation is regarding my wife. Name: Arpita Paul Age : 30 Issue : after moving from Kolkata to Bangalore( very dry weather) her skin started heavyly drying and Cetaphil moisturizer also failing to provide any improvement. Can you suggest any solution for this. The skin frist heavyly dries then it turns red and then blackish burn marks.
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Is the dryness also on the scalp . Proper history is required
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Don't worry... she's suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this rashes... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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