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For the past month or so i have had small patches of what looks like dry skin although it isn't itchy. i have been to the doctor and she said it just looks like dry skin but i'm still unsure. on my arms, chest and neck. small patches of rough skin?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Eczema or a contact : Rash. I would recommend moisturizers such as aquaphor and if that doesn’t work, try a 1% hydrocortisone cream 3 times per day for up to a week. If no change please see your doctor again or a dermatologist.

Answered 11/6/2019

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A member asked:

For the past month or so i have had small patches of what looks like dry skin although it isn't itchy. i have been to the doctor and she said it just looks like dry skin but i'm still unsure. on my arms, chest and neck. small patches of rough skin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

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