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A patch of red, flaky, tight skin near my mouth. nor anti fungal or anti bacterial creams have worked (prescribed). what next?

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Try hydrocortisone: I would try a little Hydrocortisone 1-2 times per day and see if that helps. Also make sure u don't have some kind of vitamin deficiency because they can cause all kind of skin issues

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

A patch of red, flaky, tight skin near my mouth. nor anti fungal or anti bacterial creams have worked (prescribed). what next?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hien Tran answered

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