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Red rash around both sides of the nose

by alanlewis4790, Nov 26, 2006 12:00AM

Tags: rash, acne, Dry Skin

Hi, well like 2-3 years ago I developed a rash around both sides of my nose, not on the nose itself, but around it. After a few months it just.....dissapered. Well about 2 months ago it came back, but this time it wont go away, it gets dry and starts to get flaky/crusty. Sometimes it's really bad, sometimes it's barely noticable. I've been recently puttin neosporin on the area for about a month it seems to be helping but on the back it says contact a doctor if you need to use it more than a week, which i have. What do you think this could be/what should i use to help it go away quicker?

Thanks.

Alan.

Member Comments (3)

by pricej, Dec 02, 2006 12:00AM

It sounds like dry skin. The area around my nose does the same thing and is always red. Everybody's skin is different but you should try "Ponds clarifying face clothes" sp. It is for sensitive skin but works wonders. On one side it exfoliates and on the other it is a moisturizer. They are like 7$ for 20 clothes but well worth it to me.

by lhowell, Dec 29, 2006 12:00AM

To: Alan

I know I'm responding late and I'm not even sure you're revisting this post, but here goes anyway. Seems you have a mild case of eczema. A dermatoloogist will probably Rx MetroGel which is pretty pricey ($104 for a large tube). I've found over-the-counter 1% Hydrocortisone to work best, (especially Wal-Mart's Equate brand for $3 per tube). A small amount applied daily will clear it right up in about 2-3 days. I use it daily and it keeps any flare-ups at bay.

by cirella, Feb 16, 2007 12:00AM

My post is late, too, but just wanted to say that it could be contact dermatitis. I'd go see a dermatologist for it. I had it around my nose and mouth and was prescribed a topical eurthremiacin (sp). Cleared it up almost immediately.

Good luck.

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