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A member asked:
I am an aa female and my face gets dry and flaky when i wash. what can i do?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Moisturizer: Not sure if you mean you have an aa genotype for a specific mutation, or if you are a member of alcoholics anonymous. Either way, using a gentle soap (such as dove) and applying moisturizing lotion after washing should help.
Answered 12/9/2013
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AA= African American: If so, all of the recommendations made by dr. Rutledge apply. Take care.
Answered 9/29/2016
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