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Can dry skin cause rashes?

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

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Dry skin: It does not cause rashes but scales. if you scratch then it will develop some time. Moisturizing cream or lotions will be helpful.

Answered 4/26/2019

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Can dry skin cause rashes?

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