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My skin is currently extremely irritated, red and flaking off in my breakout-prone areas. i'm afraid this might be signs of a damaged skin barrier; how can i make sure i am correct? what are some signs of damaged skin barrier? anything i can do?
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Don't try to treat yourself!, you could cause more problems. Contact a dermatologist for exam and treatment. You could be under anxiety, stress, lack of skin oils. Whatever it is let a specialist determine the cause and provide the proper treatment.
Answered 7/6/2023
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