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Red scaly skin around nose

I have been in this condition for a few years now. My skin occasionally gets very scaly, especially around my nose, behind my ears and below my eyebrows. Also, I develop dandruff very repeatedly. This is really troublesome. Can you please point me in the right direction? How common is this issue? Can it be addressed with a change in lifestyle, food

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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing scales around nose and ears.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the ... Read More

Hello there, i have red, dry and scaly skin near my nose area. Sometimes it becomes itchy currently i am using calamine lotion on affected area but i could not get rid of it.Please let me know what should i do. Thanks

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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis Causing red skin around nose.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affecte ... Read More

Hi. I have this scaly , dark pigmented skin around creases of nose, mouth and chin. Can u suggest me tge treatment

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This is called Seborrhoeic melanosis. It can be treated. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ... Read More

I have a problem with my skin for almost 5 years now and when i did some research about it i found out that it is tinea cruris. I haven't seen a doctor about this because i am embarressed

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Fungal infection.. Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May be red or ... Read More

Dry, scaly skin near vagina. I am dark skinned but that area is more darker with a sharp border. I have vaginal secretions as well. No itching or redness.

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You have to apply proper moisturizer .That is upto medicated one.. ... Read More

I have very dry skin with scales like appearabce on my feet and stomach. I don't have any problem with it but it doesn't look good. After applying moisturizer it looks normal but again look scaly when dry. Can you suggest if this can be treated?

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Use 7 layer lotion twice daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic f ... Read More

How to cure red scaly patches in UNder thies suggest some mecications .Like ointments ,tablets it will be helpfull

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Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May ... Read More

Hi Doctor My wife has these scaly scars near neck and lower back. Please see the images attached. Persistent Itching and irritation and dryness. She also complains of itching in cleavage area and the skin color has turned dark grey around that area. Could you please advise. Thank you

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She needs to be examined for psoriasis or may be eczema . Proper evaluation is needed . U can bring her if possible once to the clinic for proper diagnosis ... Read More

Elbow skin looks scaly and mildly itchy. Scaly skin peels off. How to cure this and What might be the cause

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Thanks for the query. This presentation can be seen in many diseases and could be a presenting sign. A thorough history, clinical examination and appropriate laboratory tests will be needed to solve t ... Read More

I have very dry and scaly skin the dryness is to the exterme..iam facing many problems with this skin it is all over my body

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Do you have this problem since childhood. Does it aggravate in winter. Try to use good brand moisturiser twice daily for your body. Take multivitamins intermittently. Try to use moisturising soap infr ... Read More

Hello, I have a very oily skin and scalp and for last several years I have been having the issue of scalp becoming very scaly and plaque like , I have consulted several dermatologists and yet I was always given a shampoo and soap but it never solved the issue, if I don't wash my head it will start forming scaly plaques within a day, does anyone hav

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My hand looks extremely different from the rest of the body; and it becomes extremely dry and covered with brown scaly patches. Please tell me the skin condition, and will it spread to the rest of the body?

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More detailed history is desirable ... Read More

Both of my hands have scaly brown patches, while the area below the wrist, and the rest of my body are smooth (as shown on attached photo). What skin condition is this? Is there a cure?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have oily skin with acne and pimple mostly on and around my nose from few months i have bumpy nose it feels like there some ungrown acne and this keeps my nose red when wash my face although the redness fades in shades but its still there throughout the day and overall the skin on my nose in uneven i have been applying azelaic acid 15% from 2week

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

If I use flash light to see my nose there is reddish and sometime blood coming through cough i don't have any pain sensation but I can see red in deep of my nose if I use flashlight

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Oxy nasap spray ... Read More

I am suffering from white and red scaly patches on foreskin. It itches during night. No pain no inflammation or other discomfort.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi Doc I'm having sneezing and it's making my inner nose skin looking raw and crusty.. also having red eyes and irritation in cheeks. Having this issue in both nostrils. Kindly suggest medicine for relief.

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Take tab Allegra m 1 tab after dinners Nasoclear nasal spray 2 puff twice daily ... Read More

Hello ! I have this red bump with circular scaly patch on my calf area from the past 2.5 to 3 months. It does not itch or irritate but pains slightly when I press it. Need help with what it could be, and does it go naturally? I have attached a picture too!

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It could be furuncle Visit dermatologist on or offline ... Read More

I have red skin with small bumpy skin on nose and face area near nose. When its light red skin dry like dandruff and peels off. And skin area that is red is like patch that keeps on getting red dry. I used lotion, betadine, betax, oil but this is jot curing. It feels better when i appy these things but comes again

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have this redness on nose and it is bit painful. I put my finger inside the nose, but couldn't not find anything inside

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It's infection of nose from inside called vestibulitis happens due to harsh cleaning or plucking of nose hair ... Read More

Doctor from few weeks I am getting to see little bit of blood in nasal mucus when I clear my nose . Today I saw that the nose is red . Doctor can you help

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ... Read More

I have suffering from dry skin, which resulted in flaky and scaly. When I apply facewash and dried, no matter how much I rubbed and clean it while bathing, apply moisturizer cream, keen skin hydrated. I can scaly and flaky dry skin on FACE. As a treatment doctor gave me K2 soap to apply on face. Is safe to apply k2 soap on Face and please tell me d

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

After acne, my nose became so red..still it is..even skin tissue on nose looks like damaged..what to do to get back my original nose?

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Is the redness persistant or fluctuating? You could be having Rosacea. Detailed history and examination is required for treatment. Consult online ... Read More

Hello doctor! I have extremely dry and red skin around my nose. It hurts and itches a lot. A lot of skin sheds from there and it becomes very red. I have been suffering from that from last 2 months. I applied Ketoconazole cream over there. But it is not working to the point. Please help

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Hi I need the pictures of affected area. Kindly book an online consultation ... Read More

Respected Doctor This part of my nose has been red and slightly swollen for the past two days. This red area is very hurts. I want to know what it is? And how to fix it. thanks in advance

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It's Furunculosis ... Read More

Right now I am 18 weeks pregnant. Recently I noticed my nose is become red and swell from bottom my nose looks like jokers.. Is it normal?

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It is quite unusual. Noses do swell up and become red during winters but in summer this feature is not seen. Please consult with your Gynecologist or with a General Physician for a physical examinat ... Read More

I have this redness around my nose on the both side. I have attached the nose. This is causing itching. What is causing it? I use 1% salicylic acid based facewash, oil free moisturizer from plum and uv doux spf50 waterproof sunscreen.

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consult online for further treatment ... Read More

Since 2 days I'm having swelling and redness on one side of nose and it's paining while touch and irritation and nose shape increased a bit from that side

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Hello Start tab flagyl 400 twice a day Tab ceftum 250 twice a ady Tab enzoflam twice a day Hot fomentation ... Read More

Sudden appearance of redness and swollen patch on skin...what does this condition looks like? Its on chin,cheek,forehead,nose!!! An allergic reaction or something else?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello Doc, There is redness around base of my nose since months which doesn't go by its own. There is no irritation or itchiness or pimples or dryness or pain. Just weird redness. I have an oily skin so i make sure i wash my face twice in a day once with plain water & other time with face wash. I don't use sunscreens or creams as it makes my s

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

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