periodically, i get really dry rough skin on the sides of my neck and on my collarbone, and sometimes between my breasts. i have to put way extra moisterizer on it for a few days, then it starts to slough off and goes back to normal. i've put on a couple pounds and was wondering if it could be the skin stretching? but i don't have stretch marks. or could it be chaffing? has anyone else experienced this? is it just dry skin or what?
2007-03-17 18:22:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Nothing to do with stretching skin. It's most likely seborrheic dermatitis. I've had it my whole life but it's only annoying occasionally. Check out this link
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000963.htm
I always wash the effected area gently then use a good quality moisturizer. Don't scrub it too hard because under the flaky skin it can be sensitive.
2007-03-17 18:50:40 · answer #1 · answered by MissWong 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many conditions that can cause extreme dry skin, only a dermatologist can tell you for sure.
But the first step is to find out if you are hydrating your body from the inside out, meaning drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day, very important.
2007-03-18 01:32:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it could be eczema related try using a cream called
Rescue Remedy made bya natural medicine company called Bach, may also be known as flower remedy, look it up on the net if you can't find it in the chemist, it's good stuff hope that helps
2007-03-18 01:34:32 · answer #3 · answered by nightdreamer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like it could be adrenal disfunction....
2007-03-18 01:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by neurodoc68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋