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What Causes Dry And Flaky Skin On Nose?
Question: hi.. my skin around my nose is all dry and flaky... I have dandruff too and this usually happens around winter to rainy seasons. I had consulted a skin specialist and she had prescribed fudic tab.. the skin cleared for a while but then recurred... what can I do to eliminate this condition
Brief Answer:
? Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand from your query that you are having dry and flaky skin around your nose.
From your description, I would consider the diagnosis of " Seborrhoeic dermatitis". This is a condition caused by a yeast-like fungus which is also responsible for dandruff on the scalp. The yeast is present normally on the skin in all individuals but in some people it could increase in number to cause dandruff and skin flakiness.
It would be better if I could see a good clinical picture so that I can suggest appropriate treatment.
You have a feature to upload the images by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can answer your query better. You can also send the image as attachment to YYYY@YYYY , with the subject as 'Attn: Dr. Johny Chacko'.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko
? Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand from your query that you are having dry and flaky skin around your nose.
From your description, I would consider the diagnosis of " Seborrhoeic dermatitis". This is a condition caused by a yeast-like fungus which is also responsible for dandruff on the scalp. The yeast is present normally on the skin in all individuals but in some people it could increase in number to cause dandruff and skin flakiness.
It would be better if I could see a good clinical picture so that I can suggest appropriate treatment.
You have a feature to upload the images by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can answer your query better. You can also send the image as attachment to YYYY@YYYY , with the subject as 'Attn: Dr. Johny Chacko'.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
I will send a pic tomorrow doc... I just applied a cooling fqce mask and the appearance is not quite visible in the pic. its more pronounced in the morning when I wake up... thanks for responding.
Brief Answer:
? Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
OK, I shall respond after seeing the clinical picture.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Cjacko
? Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
OK, I shall respond after seeing the clinical picture.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Cjacko
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
hi doctor....
pfa the images around the nose area... the flaking today is a lot less than on other days. also the dandruff flakes are unlike traditional ones and appear more like a clot... I am yet unable to get a clear pic of the dandruff..will try to get ine and send across... also I was prescribed sebomed shampoo once every 3 days for the condition... but doesnt seem to help.
pfa the images around the nose area... the flaking today is a lot less than on other days. also the dandruff flakes are unlike traditional ones and appear more like a clot... I am yet unable to get a clear pic of the dandruff..will try to get ine and send across... also I was prescribed sebomed shampoo once every 3 days for the condition... but doesnt seem to help.
Brief Answer:
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for uploading the pictures.
It looks like a case of seborrhoeic dermatitis. As I mentioned earlier, this is caused by a fungal yeast which also causes dandruff. This yeast is normally present on the skin of all individuals. However, in some people it tends to overgrow and causes symptoms like flakiness and redness. This is also the reason why dandruff / seborrhoeic dermatitis can only be well controlled, but it cannot be " cured". It will slowly subside on its own over years.
You could apply a cream containing Desonide ( e.g- Desowen cream) twice a day on the scaly areas for 10 days. This will bring it under control and the skin will revert back to normal. After this, as a maintenance, use a cream containing 2 % Ketoconazole ( e.g- Nizral cream) twice a day for about 4-6 weeks.
As far as your dandruff is concerned, you could use a shampoo containing 2 % Ketoconazole ( e.g- Nizral lotion/ Scalpe lotion). Use it on alternate days for 1 st 2 weeks followed by a weekly application for 3-4 months.
Hope this helps you.
If you have any more queries, I will be glad to assist.
Wishing you good health,
Dr. Johny Chacko
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for uploading the pictures.
It looks like a case of seborrhoeic dermatitis. As I mentioned earlier, this is caused by a fungal yeast which also causes dandruff. This yeast is normally present on the skin of all individuals. However, in some people it tends to overgrow and causes symptoms like flakiness and redness. This is also the reason why dandruff / seborrhoeic dermatitis can only be well controlled, but it cannot be " cured". It will slowly subside on its own over years.
You could apply a cream containing Desonide ( e.g- Desowen cream) twice a day on the scaly areas for 10 days. This will bring it under control and the skin will revert back to normal. After this, as a maintenance, use a cream containing 2 % Ketoconazole ( e.g- Nizral cream) twice a day for about 4-6 weeks.
As far as your dandruff is concerned, you could use a shampoo containing 2 % Ketoconazole ( e.g- Nizral lotion/ Scalpe lotion). Use it on alternate days for 1 st 2 weeks followed by a weekly application for 3-4 months.
Hope this helps you.
If you have any more queries, I will be glad to assist.
Wishing you good health,
Dr. Johny Chacko
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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