- Male
- 26 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm living in Bangalore and I'm noticing that after I take a bath, my facial skin feels really dry and it even starts cracking, it's happening with my legs too. I tried using Pond's cold cream, but it just makes my skin oily and doesn't really help. I've been considering trying extra virgin olive oil. Do you have any suggestions or can you recommend something else that might work?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Visit your Physician for appropriate management
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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