Question 1

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 2

dry, flaky skin on penis, appears in small round patches around the head & excess flaky skin below head. not itchy/burning or red. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Penile dermatitis: There are too many possibilities to make an educated guess. Most genital rashes are not STDs, and this doesn't sound like one. Best to see a doctor sooner rather than later. Start with your personal physician, or perhaps a dermatologist. Good luck.

Question 3

i am having extremely tingly boobs. they feel like they are burning i also have a red flaky patch of skin on one. what is this from.

Accepted Answer

Contact dermatitis?: Itchy skin with dry patches could be due to contact irritation from a body care product. Try going fragrance free: unscented detergent, no fabric softener, unscented soaps and deodorants. The irritation might just be on your breasts because of the snug fit of your bra, allowing the offending product to be in closer contact with your skin. Try otc hydrocortisone for 3 days.  If no better, see doc

Question 4

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 5

slightly lighter circular patch of skin on face. have had it for years just curious what it is?

Accepted Answer

Hypopigmentation: The lighter patch may be nothing or may be a sign of vitiligo, a fungal infection that lightens the skin. Easily treatable w/antifungal cream.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Agree with Dr. B: Try an emollient and if that does not resolve the matter in a week or so, it would be prudent to see a doctor to rule out issues Dr. B mentioned.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Question 7

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 8

what can cause small circular patches of very dry, inflamed skin that appear bilaterally and with no apparent cause? otc medications are of no help.

Accepted Answer

You should be: careful of any round patches of dry inflamed skin especially around the elbows and knees.  This condition could be psoriasis, which will need to be diagnosed quickly and early on to get treatment.   Please see a healthcare provider asap to get properly diagnosed.  Thank you for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 9

brown skin patches on neck that comes and goes away, they are usually round shaped and don't cause no pain at all. they usually appear during summer.

Accepted Answer

? Tenia versicolor: a sort of fungal infection of the skin, you can apply OTC clotrimazole cream 1 % on affected areas every night for at least 2 weeks, if no improvement see your doctor / dermatologist. better avoid direct sunlight exposure for protracted periods during treatment, best wishes

Question 10

small, round, light circular patch/discolour on the cheek. looks brown when i wear make up. slightly rougher texture than my skin. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Need to see rash: Not being able to see the area in question makes it very difficult to give advice. You may want to consider an InBox Health Tap consultation where you can upload photos of the area. Best wishes.

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Round flaky patch of skin

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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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Dry, flaky skin on penis, appears in small round patches around the head & excess flaky skin below head. not itchy/burning or red. what could this be?

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I am having extremely tingly boobs. they feel like they are burning i also have a red flaky patch of skin on one. what is this from.

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

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Slightly lighter circular patch of skin on face. have had it for years just curious what it is?

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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:

What can cause small circular patches of very dry, inflamed skin that appear bilaterally and with no apparent cause? otc medications are of no help.

A member asked:

Brown skin patches on neck that comes and goes away, they are usually round shaped and don't cause no pain at all. they usually appear during summer.

A member asked:

Small, round, light circular patch/discolour on the cheek. looks brown when i wear make up. slightly rougher texture than my skin. what could it be?

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