Home remedies such as using a humidifier and moisturizing regularly may ease dry, flaky, or scaly skin.
For persistent problems, see a dermatologist.
These appear as discolored, thickened, silver, or gray plaques that are hard to get rid of.
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Most people with psoriasis have it on other areas, such as the scalp.
On lighter skin, it’s usually pink or red with silvery or whitish scales.
It’s often inherited and starts during childhood, but some adults develop eczema as well.
On the face, eczema is most common on thecheeks and around the eyes.
Treatment for eczemadepends on its severity.
It may include home remedies to manage symptoms and/or prescription medications.
It looks like eczema but doesn’t run in families.
Contact dermatitis isn’t generally linked with other allergic conditions (such ashay feverorasthma).
Your healthcare provider may suggest a daily cleanser with 2% zincpyrithionefollowed by a natural moisturizer.
But they may also use various tests to help identify the underlying cause of that dry skin.
Treatment depends on the underlying conditions.
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