Skin Problems Guide

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Common Skin Problems on the Face

Symptoms

Likely Problem

Lines and wrinkles, brown freckles, yellowing of the skin, and a dry complexion

Aging Skin

Natural remedies for Aging Skin: shea butter, other moisturizers, mild soaps

Medications are not typically prescribed for Aging Skin.

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Groups of itchy or tender small red spots around the mouth and dry and flaky skin

Perioral Dermatitis

Natural remedies for Perioral Dermatitis: shea butter, other moisturizers, mild soaps

Medications that physicians may prescribe for Perioral Dermatitis: Antibiotics, Immunosuppressants, Topical Immunomodulators

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A rapidly evolving red rash which may be blistered and swollen

Or a longstanding irritable area, often darker than the surrounding skin, that is itchy and inflamed

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Natural remedies for Atopic Dermatitis: shea butter, other moisturizers, mild soaps

Medications that physicians may prescribe for Atopic Dermatitis: Corticosteroids, Antibiotics, Antihistamines, Immunosuppressants, Topical Immunomodulators, Biologic Response Modifiers, Antimetabolites

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Dry skin that is just itchy, without much of a rash

Dry Skin

Natural remedies for Dry Skin: shea butter, other moisturizers, mild soaps

Medications are not typically prescribed for Dry Skin unless the cause of the dryness is a specific skin problem.

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