- Male
- 19 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been dealing with this issue for about 5 months now. My face has been releasing this strange, white powdery stuff, and when I scratch it, my skin feels really tight and flaky. Any idea what might be going on with my skin?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Kozicare cream is advised.Side-effects include itching and hypersensitivity reactions
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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