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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Break Out
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Break Out
by bagel04, Aug 29, 2005 12:00AM
In the morning I take a shower, and when I come out my nose appears all flaky and as if the skin is "dead". I put a daily protection moisturizer on it and the appearance seems to go away. However, I have done this for a couple of days and the dead skin still appears after a shower. Also, recetly I noticed a whitehead on my nose the could easily be squeezed off so I did, and then it seemed as if 5 other white heads appeard to the surface. This same thing is happening all over my nose and check. Like a conoly of whiteheads!! I was at the doctor a few weeks ago for a regular checkup, and he gave me "Erythromycin (3%) and Benzoyl Peroxicde(5%) Topical Gel" Will this work on the area. I also made an appointment to see a dermatologist, but this I hope this will give me some peace of mind. This is my first time with a real breakout as I just get an occasional pimple.
From what I read, I think the dead skin on my nose is clogging the pores causing these whitehead, sound correct?
How do I remove the dead skin from my nose??
From what I read, I think the dead skin on my nose is clogging the pores causing these whitehead, sound correct?
How do I remove the dead skin from my nose??
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 30, 2005 12:00AM
, Aug 30, 2005 12:00AM
Please do not remove what you are calling dead skin from your nose. Also, please do not remove anything else from your nose, such as a whitehead. Removing things yourself causes only irritation and confusion. Dead skin does not clog pores. I suspect you have dry skin, not dead skin. While you wait to see the dermatologist, use a mild moisturizer like Vaseline Intensive Care. A visit to an esthetician for a facial may also be a good idea.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
The skin area between my eyebrows and above my noes is also starting to peel. Should I get some sort of exfolicator (not sure on spelling) and use it on my entire face?
Dr. Rockoff