How to treat dry, peeling skin

There are many possible causes of peeling skin such as sunburn or skin diseases, but the most common one is dry skin.

Dermalotogist Jean Marquez said those who suffer from dry skin might have to change the products that they use.

"Baka kailangan siya mag-shift to a mild, moisturizing facial wash," she said in an interview in Pinoy MD on Saturday. "Baka rin kasi body wash ang ginagamit niya sa face, it can be too drying for the face."

Another must is a moisturizer, which should be carefully chosen based on the skin type.

"Another thing is to use moisturizers, kung anong klaseng moisturizer of course dapat babagayan yan sa type of skin mo. If you're comedogenic or prone ka to develop acne, hindi ka pwedeng basta basta gumamit ng kung ano anong moisturizers," she said.

Marquez advised that those who are concerned about the peeling to consult a dermatologist so as to avoid wasting money on trial and error.

"Mayroon naman tayong mga government institutions na nagbibigay ng libreng konsulta sa mga dermatology patients. Makikita niyo po yan sa website ng Philippine Dermatological Society," she said.

—JCB, GMA News