Q. Which cream should I try for dry and peeling skin?
Hi doctor,
I am a 52 year old male with type II diabetes. For the past few weeks, I have had extremely dry skin around my eyes, particularly on the corners and on my eyelids. Lotions tend to make my skin red rather than resolve my issue. When the lotion dries, it cracks and peels again. The problem started about the same time as my cat scratched my shoulder (picture attached). The scratch turned into a patch of red skin that has slowly spread despite the use of Hydrocortisone USP 2.5% cream.
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There appears to be a little inflammation and scaling of skin (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I suggest you apply Desonide lotion and Mupirocin cream twice a day to the affected area. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take treatment with consent. Also, keep the skin moisturized. I also suggest tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg once at night if itching is bad.
Hi doctor,
Thank you for your reply. Which moisturizer do you recommend?
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Cetaphil moisturising lotion should be fine.
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