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A member asked:

Hi, i've a habit of eating raw rice.(5years) recently, i've notice that my skin looks pale & dry esp. my lips. what should i do?

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Stop eating dry rice: Can also try otc hydrocortisone cream to lips once or twice a week for 2-3 weeks, then stop.

Answered 5/25/2018

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

See physician: There are a lot of reasons for pale, dry skin. You need to see your physician and have an evaluation. It may be thyroid disease, iron deficiency among other causes.

Answered 3/14/2018

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