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Flaking skin

Flaking skin

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Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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A 27-year old female asked:

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I have seborrheic dermatitis, therefore I have pealing and flaking skin...removing flakes from my face will affect my beard growth or hair follicles?

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A 19-year old male asked:

Using antifungal from Dr for fungus on penis shaft. Not gone after a month. Dry, flakes skin appearing. Virgin. No rough, unusual masturbation. Help?

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A 39-year old male asked:

Since 4 yrs I have a black patch on my leg near ankle. It's so itchy & spreading and it is flaking skin particles when rub with nails. Please suggest?

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