skin rash on my nose, skin comes out and its very itchy. comes and disappears when i apply broad spectrum antifungal creams.. male, 24. Is it an allergy or what? im confused, been to all kinds of hospitals in my town, no one knows what it is. please help
I suggest a likely possibility of seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis presents as red, itchy, scaly patches on sides of nose commonly. Other facial areas like glabella, eyebrows, chin etc may also be involved with these dry, scaly patches. Topical antifungal creams do help partially but the condition can recur after seemingly complete cure. If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream twice daily for a few days. For mild involvement and for recurrent disease a topical immunomodulator e.g tacrolimus Or pimecrolimus is suitable. I suggest that you visit a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis and for the needful.
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What Causes Itchiness Skin Rash On Nose?
Hello. Thank you for writing to us I suggest a likely possibility of seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis presents as red, itchy, scaly patches on sides of nose commonly. Other facial areas like glabella, eyebrows, chin etc may also be involved with these dry, scaly patches. Topical antifungal creams do help partially but the condition can recur after seemingly complete cure. If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream twice daily for a few days. For mild involvement and for recurrent disease a topical immunomodulator e.g tacrolimus Or pimecrolimus is suitable. I suggest that you visit a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis and for the needful. Regards