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My skin is sloughing off on my face am i allergic to something?

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Dr. Michael P Vaughn answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Desquamation: Loss of skin all at one time suggest a single event that caused this, typically an adverse reaction to a topical cream lotion or other product you used. Watch out for future more severe reactions.

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Answered 5/4/2016

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