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question:Hi, I have been using Myfair cream for almost 2 years from now. Now the production got stopped in India I am not using it. The moment I stopped using it few red rashes all over the face, dryness under eyes and at nose has been developed. Also there is lot of itching since the skin has become dry. Could you please recommend remedies from how to over come this. My face is becoming day by day worst. Some one recomended me using Elovera to make the face moisturized. Appreciate your thoughts on this. Regards, Mukesh
answer:Hi! Thank you for your question. I would recommend you use a gentle cleanser such as Cetaphil, and a good moisturiser with SPF 15 or higher during the day. You can also use the same at bed time, or try the replenishing hydrating cream at night Vivite.I wish this helps!Dr. Migena Gega
question:I had a cortisone shot in my wrist almost three weeks ago (for tendonitis). While the wrist is greatly improved, there s a scaly patch of skin about 1/2 wide and 2 long at the injection site. Anything to worry about, or just wait until it sloughs off?
answer:Thank you for your question!From the condition that you prescribe it seems like it is nothing to worry about, just a kind of dermatitis at the site of injection that can manifest after steroid injection.Is there just one scaly patch, with no other symptoms just as itch, burning, dry skin around that? Has anyone previous in your family experienced any kind of eczema or psoriasis?if you have nothing of the symptoms that I mentioned above there is absolutely no need to worry, it will fade on it`s own.Meanwhile you can take an emollient agent, such as Excipial and a Hidrocortisone 0.1% twice daily for 1-2 weeks, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.I hope this helps. Wishing you a good health!Feel free to ask again if anything is unclear.
question:I have done Skin Tech chemical peel on my leg 20 days back. I have severe black marks on my legs. Now I c my skin have craked all over,& lightly started peeling. What all changes can I notice further & when should I do next peel to get rid of cracked skin? Thank you
answer:Thank you for your question!It is normal to have a recovery/downtime after a chemical peel which depends on the aggressiveness of the peel. Usually superficial to medium depth peels can take anywhere from 4-10 days to resolve, and after that you will notice that your concerned area will bee smoother and lighter. In order to get rid of the cracked skin faster it is very important that you wash your skin with a soothing agent and use a good moisturiser soon after, that probably you doctor or your aestetician has told you. During this time it is a ``must`` that you wear a sunscreen at least SPF 20, if your legs with be exposed to sun, so that you don`t risk to get more hyperpigmentation.You can do the next peel after 3 weeks-1 month from your previous peel. For best results a series of 6-8 peels are needed always depending on the chemical peel and the results of the patients. I hope this helpsFeel free to answer me again!!
question:Hi my name is Gingelle Jackson Im a 30 year old mother of two n almost all of my lifeI have always had extremly dry hands well palm about 3 years ago I notice they have a like a slight sour smell I've tried everything n nothing works please can.u help
answer:Thank you for your answer!The situation you prescribe is called hand dermatitis or hand eczema.When I have a similar patient I first check if there is a bacterial or fungal infection overlapping the eczema, because they are usually due to persistent dryness and scratching. So I suggest you do an examination for fungi or bacteria if you also see other lesions on your hands.I would reccommend washing your hands not very often which means twice or 3 times per day with a mild solution designed for atopic skin or o soap with emollients such as Avene cold cream bar soap, Exipial or Eucerin 2-3 times a day. If the situation is complicated you should talk to your physician for a prescription of Hydrocortisone cream 0,1% 2 times a day for 2 weeks.I hope this helps. Feel free to ask me again.
question:I have been using an ance product, SkinID for about a month and a half now. Before that I used Murad and Proactive. However my skin always seems to look good for a while and then break out. no matter what I use. I clean it twice a day everyday, eat healthy, and watch what happens to my face. I do pick at my face a lot but it looks better when I don't have white heads. Can that one thing I do really cause this much of a problem? Is there anything I can do?
answer:Hi, welcome to HCM. Stop picking your white heads. And the safest and most effective treatment for you is natural. Mix 2 teaspoonfuls of turmeric powder with 4 teaspunfuls of unflavoured yoghurt and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply on face before your bath, gently massage and wash off--do it daily and your skin will be great--regards
question:i used the clearasil product where you put it on eveniong and morning and wash it immediately of again, within a few hours o fusing it my skin became dry then after applying vaseline, it felt ok, but got redder as the night went on, then the next day i noticed a slight burning feeling and a red patch on my face, (cheeks and forehead), and so i washed my face and have stopped using any cream on my face, and now as the night has gone again, again the redness has got worse and the pain has become increasingly worse, so i have started using e45 cream, and was wondering if cortusone would be a product from the pharmacy i should use or any help u can offere please on to what the problem is, and how to treat it quickly and properly.
answer:Hi, I believe you have a Contact Dermatitis, caused by Clearasil product. You should apply 1%Hydrocortisone cream day and night for 7 days, and use mild soap, like Aveeno products. Hope you get better.