My husband gets red flacky skin around his nose and beard. What would cause that, and is there anything I can get to stop it. Thanks
I've suffered from Seborrheic Dermatitis for many years without knowing what I actually had. As Doctors, in my experience, regularly misdiagnosed it as food intolerances, allergies and stress related conditions and even latterly as Acne Rosacea, which it looks nothing like!!
I’ve found that the best way to keep it under control is regular daily facial routine, coupled with the daily use of ‘Nizoral’ cream. I’ve only found this available from online US pharmacies, it isn’t expensive and it works very very well.
For the daily facial routine, I've found the best and most gentle is the non abrasive 'Facial Cleaning Cream' by 'Dr Hauschka':
http://www.drhauschka.co.uk/productinfo.php?product=16
- followed by 'Rose Day Cream Light' also by 'Dr Hauschka':
http://www.drhauschka.co.uk/productinfo.php?product=203
Both these creams are expensive, but they're worth it. They're gentle and won’t aggravate the skin.
Hope this helps.
so is this something i can expect to live with from now on then?
in other words, there's nothing i can do to "cure" it and make it go away indefinitely?
there are times when it gets very itchy and red and then other times when it just flakes and causes more of an cosmetic nusance.
thanks for all your information.
Hi
This sounds like seborrheic dermatitis .Seborrheic dermatitis is associated with a fungal infection. This may present as white or yellowish greasy flakes or scales on the scalp, on the face and even on the chest. Using selenium sulfide shampoos over the area and scrubbing the shampoo vigorously over the areas may help. For more severe forms topical corticosteroids have been used after washing the area with medicated shampoos. Seborrheic dermatitis may be associated with stress and even changes in weather. Thus, expect this to persist or recur.