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A member asked:

I have dry and flaky(peeling) cheeks why does this occur ? can this be a sign of demodex mites ?

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Rash on face: Demodex is thought to cause inflammation in the skin and may cause rosacea and pimples.

Dr Rothstein and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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