Question 1

can hypothyroidism lead to bruising easily and dry skin and dry scabs that won't heal i have 2 small ones on arm my mom & aunt have hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for dry skin: Untreated hypothyroidism can certainly cause dry skin, but it would be unlikely to cause bruising or scabs.  I see that you are on advil, (ibuprofen) this can contribute to bruising.  Considering your family history, it would be reasonable to get a free T4 and TSH level done to look at your thyroid function.

Question 2

why do i have dry skin on my face that turns into scabs?

Accepted Answer

Needs examination: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining the lesions and taking a history. Are the lesions worse on exposure to sun? Your description suggests examination for discoid lupus. See this site for more info.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1065529-overview.

Question 3

my boyfriend has dry skin on tip of his penis he said its from masturbating. he keep peeling scabs what should he do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and see...: Does he have long foreskin? Was he circumcised?

For now, stop over physical and chemical stimulation for next 1-2 weeks, gingerly apply 1% Hydrocortisone cream daily for next 3-5 days, and keep the affected area as dry and clean as possible but the cream used. 

Besides, practicing healthy lifestyle without overindulgence and obsession will benefit anyone on how to live a long happy life. 

Best.

Question 4

i have dandruff and a dry scalp that bleeds from scabs, do you have any solutions? also i have dry skin around my hairline? please help thanks

Accepted Answer

Try hydrocortisone: This sounds like you have what is called "seborrheic dermatitis".  What a big word for something so common!  it is in the eczema family.  Shampoo with t-gel.  Try over the counter Hydrocortisone cream, rub in for 30 seconds 2 times each day whenever the rash is present.  There is no cure for this, it will almost always come back.  Don't get discouraged, just keep the Hydrocortisone handy.

Question 5

can methamphetamine cause use cause bruising and dry skin lesions from picking and scrathing neck and chest area? what also causes a person to have slow healing vertical scabs on their neck?

Accepted Answer

: Meth is a stimulant and causes skin reactions from frequent sweating and dried leathery changes can occur.  Your picking and scratching of your skin, which is not uncommon in frequent meth use,  causes excoriations and scabbing.

Question 6

what causes dry skin to scab over?

Accepted Answer

Eczema: Could be eczema or psoriasis that can be helped with medicated creams.

Question 7

really rough patch of  dry skin my skin is normally  dry but  this is different crack in skin layers of skin came off is not forming s scab?

Accepted Answer

Try Aquaphor: Try aquaphor healing ointment, but if it worsens see a dermatologist.

Question 8

sunburn peeling, but one patch on my shoulder more like a scab. brownish, consolidated patch of dry skin. need for concern?

Accepted Answer

No: The scab area will be last to heal. Next time plan to avoid burning.

Question 9

i had a scab or dry skin next to a 4mm common mole. after 3 days it seems like the area and mole are healing together. can a mole change that fast?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: Anytime there is a change in the character of a mole in terms of size, color or pain it should be evaluated by a dermatologist or family doctor.  Red color indicates blood from increased growth or trauma. There are some growths that are primarily vascular and can be treated with laser instead of excision.

Question 10

i have a scab on my forehead from extremely dry skin and i want to get rid of the scab and the redness over the weekend!!!! please please help!

Accepted Answer

Hydration: The way to hydrate skin quickly is to drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol/caffeine and anything else that has a dehydrating effect, and use a petrolium-based emollient such as Aquaphor within 15 minutes of washing (while the skin is still saturated).  Use the Aquaphor, or another moisturizer that does not contain alcohol, 4 to 6 times a day.  Whether the scab disappears on Monday depends on size

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A member asked:

Can hypothyroidism lead to bruising easily and dry skin and dry scabs that won't heal i have 2 small ones on arm my mom & aunt have hypothyroidism?

A member asked:

Why do i have dry skin on my face that turns into scabs?

A member asked:

My boyfriend has dry skin on tip of his penis he said its from masturbating. he keep peeling scabs what should he do?

A member asked:

I have dandruff and a dry scalp that bleeds from scabs, do you have any solutions? also i have dry skin around my hairline? please help thanks

A member asked:

Can methamphetamine cause use cause bruising and dry skin lesions from picking and scrathing neck and chest area? what also causes a person to have slow healing vertical scabs on their neck?

A member asked:

What causes dry skin to scab over?

A member asked:

Really rough patch of dry skin my skin is normally dry but this is different crack in skin layers of skin came off is not forming s scab?

A member asked:

Sunburn peeling, but one patch on my shoulder more like a scab. brownish, consolidated patch of dry skin. need for concern?

A member asked:

I had a scab or dry skin next to a 4mm common mole. after 3 days it seems like the area and mole are healing together. can a mole change that fast?

A member asked:

I have a scab on my forehead from extremely dry skin and i want to get rid of the scab and the redness over the weekend!!!! please please help!

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