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Can it be that a severe skin dryness in some places indicate some sort of skin cancer?
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Dry : A persistent area that is scaly and does not respond to moisturizer may represent a skin cancer in some cases. See a dermatologist for proper evaluation and treatment.
Answered 5/21/2013
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