Dry skin around my nose.

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Nov 15, 2013

Emma T.

I have had dry skin around my nose for years, and nothing I do seems to get rid of it. It becomes scaly and flaky and I hate it! Does anyone have any ideas for what I can use to try and make it better? I have tried moisturisers, hydrocortisone creams, and rose hip oil but nothing fixes it completely. Help!
Sorry the picture isn't very good but it's the best I could get

Nov 16, 2013

Traci L.

It looks like perioral dermatitis you should see your doctor or derm they have to prescribe you somthing you shouldn't use any creams with steroids in them such as hydrocortisone it just irritates it,

Nov 16, 2013

Christine D.

You may also have to exfoliate more often for the dead skin.

Nov 16, 2013

Emma T.

Thanks Traci, I was hoping it was just something I could fix at home but I will have to go and Se my doctor,it just looks so bad! hopefully I can fix it soon :)

Nov 16, 2013

Emma T.

Christine, I have tried exfoliating but I'm worried it will do more damage than good..I'll give it another try though.

Nov 16, 2013

Traci L.

You going to have to have a home routine as well but first find out if thats what it is once you no and get a diagnosis its easier to make a skincare routine that will work.

Nov 16, 2013

Shaunie L.

I have something like that. It's called Seborrhic Dermititus. My dermatologist recommended I wash my face with Selsum Blue..worked like a charm :-)
*Warning* it will dry out your skin so make sure you have a good moisturizer.

Nov 16, 2013

Traci L.

Selsum blue works on a lot of people for killing fungus it work on tinea versicolor as well its some type of dermatitis I would just check with a derm but its only shampoo give it a try.

Nov 16, 2013

Emma T.

I have some of that already as my dog has a skin condition lol I never thought to try it though. I will definitely give that a shot.. thanks ladies!