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My Face Around The Mouth Is Itchy And Sometimes Stings.

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Posted on Sun, 25 Nov 2018
Question: My face around the mouth is itchy and sometimes stings. Its also very dry. Ive tried hydrating masks but it never goes away
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and viewed the image.

In this image i can see dry, scaly patches on face. This is seborrheic dermatitis. I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g either triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream or fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream (Flutivate cream), twice daily. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet once a day for a few days.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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My Face Around The Mouth Is Itchy And Sometimes Stings.

Brief Answer: Seborrheic dermatitis Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and viewed the image. In this image i can see dry, scaly patches on face. This is seborrheic dermatitis. I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g either triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream or fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream (Flutivate cream), twice daily. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet once a day for a few days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.