How to treat dry facial skin?
Patient: skin,im 26 and married from chennai....i have normal skin as my dermatologist said......for the past two months i have noticed dry skin or tightness around the mouth and chin area  and in someother body parts as well....when i checked with the doctor she said it is caused my sun senstivity....and the other parts are okay now excepting my face...also i sweat if i use anything on my face....and if i use any rich body butters on my body i sweat it when there is no current...my doc has suggested nmfe lotion for my face but m a person who cannot stick to one fragrance so i alternate it with my olay moisturiser....m also obsessed with stocking up moisturisers in the quest of finding the right one for me.....also i would like to know when is the right age to use anti ageing and night creams.whether they should be oil based or water based? please help! Doctor: Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry facial skin which is due to abnormal skin reaction to sunlight specially to ultraviolet radiation and it is due to hormonal changes sometimes. Need not to worry about it. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses to affected area and consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may recommend phototherapy to desensitize the skin, may prescribe drugs like azathioprine to suppress the immune system. Drink plenty of fluids and take diet rich in multivitamins. For now avoid sun exposure , use PABA-free sunscreens that protect against UVA with sun protection factor of 30 and do not use any other skin product.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari