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What Causes Itchiness , Discoloration And Tingling In The Nasal Area?
This is a serious question, so please take it seriously: For years, I noticed I ve have itching, tingling and discoloration in and around my nasal area between my cheeks, nose and upper lip. Whenever I walk around anyone, I noticed that they start to scratch around their nostrils and area between their cheek and nose. I ve been to countless dermatologists before who all written this off as seborrheic dermatitis, which I dont think it is, as it seems to have gotten progressively worst even with treatment. As well, the tingling and itching also have spread throughout my body and I m seeing patches in which the hair foliclies are raised and very itchy. I am HIV+, but my counts are undetectable. Is it possible to have a skin condition that is contagious to people without having direct contact? As mentioned above, people itch when they are around me. What could this be?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms are more commonly related to an allergy.
I suggest using an antihistamine such as Cetirizine 10 mg daily.
I also suggest using a steroid nasal spray for local application to relieve the itching.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms are more commonly related to an allergy.
I suggest using an antihistamine such as Cetirizine 10 mg daily.
I also suggest using a steroid nasal spray for local application to relieve the itching.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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