Question 1

i have a dry flaky peeling itchy patch of skin on my vagina after i cut myself while shaving. its been there for a while now. i have not had sex. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a GYN MD: The area may still be healing or not. See a gyn md to be certain.

Question 2

round patches of skin that starts out small then spreads. after a few weeks the patch is dry and flaky.

Accepted Answer

DRY FLAKY SKIN PATCH: WITHOUT SEEING THESE DRY SCALY SKIN PATCHES THERE IS NO WAY WE CAN TELL.
DO THEY ITCH?
IT COULD BE A HARMLESS DISORDER CALLED PITYRIASIS ROSEA.
DO SEE A DERMATOLOGIST.
BEST LUCK

Question 3

i have small patches of dry flaky skin on my head, what is it?

Accepted Answer

Seborrhea: Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory rash along the scalp, secondary to a yeast.  The rash can have a spectrum from mild dandruff, to severe red itchy plaques.  Treatments can consist of over the counter shampoos that contain zinc pyrithione or selenium sulfide.  There are prescription shampoos that can treat the yeast or the inflammation.

Question 4

i have extremely dry flaky skin. and, i have started getting unusual dry patches all over my skin?

Accepted Answer

Dry flaky skin: This could be psoriasis. It is an auto-immune disorder that is exacerbated by stress. If you are overweight check your thyroid as well. You will need to maybe see a GP or dermatologist to confirm your diagnosis. You can moisturize with SBR repair or Epimax ultra.

Question 5

my husband has dry itchy flaky patches all over his body. his skin is very dry in general. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis: especially if the flaky patches are red underneath and favor the joint surfaces.

Question 6

i have a dry and at times itchy patch of skin on my areola. it's flaky and seems wounded. it's been there for weeks now. i'm really worried. i'm 17.

Accepted Answer

See doctor: If you can get hold of some hydrocortisone cream, try it for a few days to see if this helps . If not, see your doctor.

Question 7

i have dry patches of skin all over my body. theyre ranging in size but are all smaller than a 5p coin. theyre slightly raised and flaky and red. ?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities..: Rashes can be from many causes, such as viral or other infections, medications, reactions to creams or lotions, allergic reactions to various things (including foods), internal disorders (such as kidney disease, auto-immune disease), etc... That means a rash that persists or is worrisome in appearance should be checked by a doctor. One can look up Pityriasis rosea to see how the pictures compare.

Question 8

what are dry flaky white skin patches on my thigh creases and scrotum?

Accepted Answer

See below: Possibilities include fungus infection, yeast infection, or a condition known as seborrheic dermatitis.

Question 9

i was told by a nurse said that my 3 month old son might have eczema. his skin is flaky and dry but he does not have red patches. could this still be eczema. if so, how can we treat it.

Accepted Answer

Review with his doc: There are a multitude of things that cause rashes on a 3 mo &amp; I would not race to any conclusions based on a casual remark by a nurse. Eczema is a potentially lifelong condition. Treatment goal is first in maintaining the barrier role of the skin against germs. A secondary goal is making skin look normal. Moisturizers help in any rash. I would avoid aggressive treatment until confirmed by his doc

Question 10

dry flaky patch on shaft of penis along with dry flaky skin around foreskin. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be checked: It needs to be checked it may be yeast infection.Trichomanas or some other infection or std or just skin condition.

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I have a dry flaky peeling itchy patch of skin on my vagina after i cut myself while shaving. its been there for a while now. i have not had sex. what should i do?

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Round patches of skin that starts out small then spreads. after a few weeks the patch is dry and flaky.

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I have small patches of dry flaky skin on my head, what is it?

A member asked:

I have extremely dry flaky skin. and, i have started getting unusual dry patches all over my skin?

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My husband has dry itchy flaky patches all over his body. his skin is very dry in general. what could it be?

A member asked:

I have a dry and at times itchy patch of skin on my areola. it's flaky and seems wounded. it's been there for weeks now. i'm really worried. i'm 17.

A member asked:

I have dry patches of skin all over my body. theyre ranging in size but are all smaller than a 5p coin. theyre slightly raised and flaky and red. ?

A member asked:

What are dry flaky white skin patches on my thigh creases and scrotum?

A member asked:

I was told by a nurse said that my 3 month old son might have eczema. his skin is flaky and dry but he does not have red patches. could this still be eczema. if so, how can we treat it.

A member asked:

Dry flaky patch on shaft of penis along with dry flaky skin around foreskin. what could be wrong?

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