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Icthyosis Vulgaris - Extremely dry
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I have extremely dry skin since childhood. My grandfather had this. I have started having stretch marks in hands stomach back and legs because of this extreme dryness. Not able to live my day to day life normally. If I dont apply lotion, stretching my arms and legs become painful. My hands look very wrinkled. Can't wear any short dresses or sleeveless.
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Will improve with medication
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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 .
●𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰
●𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 1.5 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳.
●𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
●𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.
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There is no alternative for moisturiser you have to keep using it on long run
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Use moisturiser ad lib
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Don't worry...you are suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this dryness. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Hi there...
This appears to be a genodermatoses and will require a more in-depth study..
Understand your predicament.
Don't worry there is a solution but it won't be a quick-fix.
Moisturize-Moistuize-Moisturize is the mantra for you but picking the appropriate moisturizer 🧴 is 🗝️
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. You can discuss via whatsapp on 971*66*33*129
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Proper assessment of your condition needs to be done.proper medical history needs to be evaluated.both topical and oral treatments can be given based on evaluation.right now just hydrate your skin with moisturiser.
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Apply moisturiser
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Specific medication will improve condition.
Kindly connect online for proper treatment and guidance.
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Specific treatments are available kindly book online consultation
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You have to apply hydrating deep moisturiser
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Kindly physically consult a dermatologist
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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 & guidance.
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Oral and topical medications both are available for this,
Some precautions are to be taken to avoid dry skin
Much more detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan
Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas
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Avoid any OTC topicals
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello, you can do online consultation with Doctor.Need to take detailed history with proper evaluation.Will prescribe medication accordingly. Please share photos of the concerned areas.
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Surat
Specific oral medication need to be implemented
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Dr. Dhavala Guna Sagarika
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Srikakulam
Your problem is a genetic problem that is inherited. Short term remedies don't help you for long. Clear images are required for correct diagnosis and treatment.
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kindly book online consultation for proper management and guidance
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Moisturex soft lotion
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
There are treatment options available like topical and oral medications. Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management
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