A 31-year-old member asked:
my skin is sloughing off on my face am i allergic to something?
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Dr. Michael P Vaughnanswered
Allergy and Immunology 34 years experience
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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