frustrated

[islander28]

hello I have a problem I think I might have psoriasis or dermatitis I have this rash on my eye brows and around that areas it is redand sometimes between my nose and sometimes it gets this white flakes I also suffer from dandruff as well any body know a cure or rexactly what is is from what I describe it's embarassing

[islander28]

thanks for the reply and advice I wish I could afford those treatments

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes flaky,dry, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas esp under the nose or anywhere on face. People with seborrheic dermatitis produce too much sebum (the natural skin oil). Later, pityrosporum yeast grows excessively in the sebum, sometime along with bacteria, making the dermatitis more persistent.

Topical antifungals and mild steroids are the usual treatment and combination of the two can be used to treat stubborn patches.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.