dry chapped skin on elbow
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dry chapped skin on elbow
On behalf of a member:
I'm wanting to know what is the cause of dry, chapped skin on my right elbow which is prone to flakiness and slight itchyness as well. Not sure what products are best to use to help with this.
I hope you can help.
Zahida
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Re: dry chapped skin on elbow
Hi
There can be many causes. Dry skin on the elbows can be caused by underlying skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema. It can also be caused by repeated rubbing or friction (lichen simplex). Its best to start of using a soap substitute such as aqueous cream to was and a rich moisturiser such as white soft paraffin /liquid paraffin
There can be many causes. Dry skin on the elbows can be caused by underlying skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema. It can also be caused by repeated rubbing or friction (lichen simplex). Its best to start of using a soap substitute such as aqueous cream to was and a rich moisturiser such as white soft paraffin /liquid paraffin
Dr Nisith Sheth
Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson
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Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson
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