Red Scaly Skin Around Nose- 400 Questions Answered

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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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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

Asked for Male, 25 Years 123 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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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

Asked for Female, 26 Years 36 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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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

Asked for Female, 20 Years 26 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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.

Asked for Female, 21 Years 124 Views v

Dr. Simran Chhabriya Cosmetologist | Mumbai

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

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

Asked for Female, 22 Years 93 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

1/1 people found this helpful

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

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?

Asked for Male, 35 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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

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

Asked for Female, 26 Years 110 Views v

Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist | Raipur

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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

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

Asked for Female, 24 Years 41 Views v

Dr. Suruchi Puri Dermatologist/Cosmetologist | Delhi

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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

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

Asked for Female, 18 Years 106 Views v

Dr. Niraj Jain Cosmetologist | Kolkata

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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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Asked for Male, 27 Years 27 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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?

Asked for Female, 21 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Nishant Kumar Jaiswal Public Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

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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?

Asked for Female, 21 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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 persistent redness on the sides of the nose bridge and if i try to peel the skin it comes off as flaky skin. I develop new small white pimples in this area every day. The skin often feels irritated and inflamed. The condition has been ongoing and does not improve with regular skincare. I would like a proper medical evaluation to identify the

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Asked for Male, 21 Years 46 Views v

Dr. Kapil Baheti Dermatologist | Bangalore Rural

Looks like seborrheic dermatitis ... 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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Asked for Male, 21 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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

Asked for Male, 29 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Chirag Yashlaha ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

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.

Asked for Male, 35 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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.

Asked for Male, 33 Years 172 Views v

Dr. Satguru Saran Singh Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bareilly

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!

Asked for Female, 32 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Mogendra Singh Dermatologist | Korba

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

Asked for Female, 29 Years 326 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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

Asked for Male, 28 Years 119 Views v

Dr. Rajen Patel ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Surat

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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

Asked for Male, 35 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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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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Asked for Male, 25 Years 483 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 92 Views v

Dr. Maninderjit Singh Dermatologist | Fatehgarh Sahib

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

Asked for Female, 21 Years 496 Views v

Dr. Sarish Kaur Dermatologist | Mohali

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

Asked for Male, 34 Years 159 Views v

Dr. Baisali Sarkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Kolkata

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?

Asked for Female, 31 Years 210 Views v

Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Lucknow

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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.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 241 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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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

Asked for Male, 25 Years 169 Views v

Dr. Chirag Yashlaha ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

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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?

Asked for Female, 32 Years 227 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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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Red scaly skin around nose

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

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

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.

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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.

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

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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