Trauma: "My skin is dry, peeling, and flaking and I cannot fix it. I've tried all types of creams and nothing is working. What do I do?"

On-Call Beauty Doctor: Stuart Kaplan, M.D.

Prescription: "There are different medical conditions that cause peeling and flaking skin, such as eczema, contact dermatitis, or seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis usually causes skin dryness between the eyebrows, in the sideburn area, in and around the ears, and sides of the nose. Contact dermatitis and eczema can occur anywhere on your body.

For home remedies, try an over-the-counter, 1% hydrocortisone cream to treat eczema, contact dermatitis, or seborrheic dermatitis. However, if it is specifically seborrheic dermatitis, try Nizoral 1%. If your condition does not improve after 3-4 days, consult your dermatologist for a proper diagnosis and prescription creams."

Illustration by Emily Kowzan