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I have a patch of itchy dry flaking skin on my genitals that frequently cracks and I was wondering how to treat it

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It could be fungal infection or intertrigo. Please don't put soap over that area. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

My testicle skin has turned dry, itchy, flakes coming, and very irritating please help me with some cream

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Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May ...  Read More

My baby age is 8 months. He suffers from Little cold. He is active playing and feeding well but. Some flakes appearing green on nose. It's in dry state. Is it sign of infection. Need antibiotics?

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Put some natural moisturizer, rest no treatment required ...  Read More

My face seems very dry and its skin is flaking since a month. Tried moisturising 3 times a day but still it becomes dry instantly after washing.

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Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ...  Read More

Skin is dry and White near tip of penal shaft. Slight irritation. Took norflox for urine irritation and burning sensation which has reduced but dry and white skin with flakes still persist.

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You are suffering from candidial balanoposthitis which is fungal infection of the foreskin and glans penis. It present as itching, white and red spots on glans, swelling and cracks on foreskin and ina ...  Read More

My skin has become completely dried in various parts of my body largely on both the legs.. There are flakes coming out.. And iches a lot.. When I scratch them it starts bleeding.. It's spreading on my scalp as well.. Please suggest Me a good medicine

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You are suffering from eczematous dermatitis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosi ...  Read More

Acne on face and lots of white heads suddenly and dry skin flakes on skin. I had never had acnes like this before but since a month this problem has occurred tiby acne with white puss on my face chin and jaw line specially. And chin area darkenning i dun knw why its happening all of sudden . I am just 25 year old . I have healthy diet, but then als

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Thanks for the question. Acne is an inflammatory problem and the inflammation from acne bumps can irritate the colour producing cells in the skin. This can result in darker (hyperpigmented) or lighter ...  Read More

Hello, I get excessive dry skin on edge of the nose and little flakes come out when I scrub. Along with that blackheads which are a constant problem. Any tips?

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It’s seborrheic dermatitis . You will need medicines and creams for best results . Consult for more info ...  Read More

Every day my skin becomes dry once i wake up from sleep . It will show up white skiny flakes around my nose & eyebrows. Tried to use moisturising cream but of no use. Once i peel off the dry skin then it will become red and will start burning slowly.

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Please don't peel of the skin. I cannot advice until I am an see and examine the dryness. Please call me and visit my clinic or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis ...  Read More

Dry flakes cause on the side of nose and on nose .Sometimes cause itching. Also spreading over time. Doesn't occur after application of little oil, but as soon as oil is soaked up and nose ia dry it takes place again.

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Based on your description the skin condition, it appears that you have Seborrheic dermatitis. Sometimes they co-exist with dandruff and can be determined with more precision during a consultation. A p ...  Read More

Area under nose and around mouth is extremely dry and flaky due to winters . Pimples as well around nose

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Will need a more detailed history and clinical images for diagnosis and treatment plan. Please take online consultation for the same. ...  Read More

My baby is 2 yr 10 month old suffering from dry nose and is crying incessantly in intervals what should I do to make her situation easy

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Nasoclear Saline drops every 2-3 hourly as it is safe and stop dryness. ...  Read More

In faces white patches , Also skin is getting dry specially nose, and head area. Skin layer is coming out

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this face white patches... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consul ...  Read More

This is to let you know my left eye is swallown nd also little bit pain in right eye along with that nose is completely dry nd itching a lot

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Consult an ophthalmologist ...  Read More

Will Acnil dry out my skin?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have issue in my scalp Getting dandruff after 1 day head wash and dandruff and flakes also in beard and chest Dryness issue in ear and backside of ear Please help into resolve this issue Is any treatment is available for this and how to resolve this?

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It sounds like you might be dealing with seborrheic dermatitis, which can affect the scalp, beard, chest, and ears. I recommend using a medicated shampoo with ingredients like ketoconazole, selenium s ...  Read More

I am observing too much dandruff or skin flakes in my scalp. R3cently I noticed dry skin with flakes below my eyes above my nose. I had consulted a dermatologist few months ago, and I was given vo369 ,hair anrich, amwisal lotion,zydip lotion,konaz shampoo, and I followed medicine for like 10 days or so, and could not follow up with the doctor. Act

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Seborrheic dermatitis it is , hair thinning is also observed kindly consult us online for detailed knowledge ...  Read More

I have red skin with small bumpy skin on nose and face area near nose. When its light red skin dry like dandruff and peels off. And skin area that is red is like patch that keeps on getting red dry. I used lotion, betadine, betax, oil but this is jot curing. It feels better when i appy these things but comes again

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing red bumps near nose.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultatio ...  Read More

White flakes and like fish scalp in head and beard , it's coming daily , it is on the skin and also itch on head , and blood is coming also

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this flaky skin in scalp and beard.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct onl ...  Read More

My skin gets dry even after washing with just water. It has white patches mostly around the mouth and on the nose/around the nose. There are black spots left after pus filled pimple that come mostly due to heat or around my periods. Hair as well is very frizzy, dry and dull. I have pcod and thyroid.

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To, My fellow countrymen! Patient! Health checkup seeker! Health information seeker! Greetings of the day! As a Family Physician, educating myself by MBBS, MPH degrees, Being in this field for 10yrs ...  Read More

My nose is dry and blocked since 3 or more months. I have tried consulting and ENT and they gave me 5 days of meds including anti histamine and told to inhale steam but it didn't help. It is still dry and I have difficulty in breathing. Not even able to work out due to the same

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Avoid cold food intake. Drink plenty of water. Saline nasal drops, steroid sprays will be helpful. ENT Doctor opinion. U can take online consultion too ...  Read More

Hi, I am having white flakes with extremely dry skin patches in both my ears since a long time now. I have tried moisturisers, applying oil also...so that akin becomes hydrated. But still i have the issue. Can someone suggest something treatment.

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Ear drops dewax 5 times a day ...  Read More

I have extremely dry and flaky skin around my nose, upper lip, lower lip and chin area. The corners of my lips get so dry that whenever I try to open my mouth it hurts. There's a burning sensation at the corners and after a few days the area becomes pigmented, a deep brown colour. These things get worse during the winters. I always keep the corners

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this flaking and dryness around mouth and nose.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..D ...  Read More

My baby is suffering from dry cough and runny nose, what medicines shall I give it to him. Also any specific fruit can help or food can help 2yrs baby boy

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Greetings u can give antihistamine and cough syrup. Use Luke warm water for drinking Salt . Kindly consult if required ...  Read More

Hello sir My nose is getting dry and not able to take breath properly Can you please suggest me any medicine Thank you

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Take steam inhalation.. saline nasal spray..get an ENT opinion for proper assessment. ...  Read More

Hello dr...my self sudeepta...my nose on both sides and below my lower lip skin becomes dry, red and itchy also...what should i use?? Suggest a good cream to treat dryness and reduce dark spots and give fairness..plz reply...Thank u

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Looks like you have seborrehic dermatitis... kindly Consult online for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have dry skin. Which soap can I use regularly for dry skin on my face and body in all seasons?

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It depends on the tone and texture of skin... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do online consultation with photos ...  Read More

I have dry skin especially in winters.Today is the first time I used cotaryl cream on dry flaky areas of my (around my nose n lips)face and instantly felt the burning sensation . Is this side effect normal n go away on its own??? Should I keep using it on face???Also before I was using evion moisturizer

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

1.5 year baby with 8.5 kgs has dry cough , it came after 2 days of running nose. Cough is more at night which makes me sleep less and gets irritated. For running nose maxtra oral drop 2 days 2 times I gave. For cough what should be done?

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Give syrup maxtra ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have dry and sensitive skin. Please recommend me a soap that is good for dry and sensitive skin.

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

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