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What could cause red itchy skin?

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Dryness?: Difficult to answer without exam. But likely dry skin, and best addressed by changing to gentle cleansers and a good moisturizer. If not improved after a week see a derm.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/9/2015

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