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A member asked:

Hello doctor, my skin is so sensitive and dry, itried to use agood moisture and daily scrub, but actully it didn't work, icant choose the suitable cream?

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Try simple: Have you tried baby oil after your shower. Do you use the most benign soap, like dove. In really difficult areas , try eucerin cream.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/25/2013

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