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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
red, dry and itchy on the beside of the nose
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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red, dry and itchy on the beside of the nose
by pingpong0312, Sep 10, 2009 10:43PM
I had a rosacea 10 years ago and took antibiotics as my dermatologist recommended. Transparent bumps on the face disappeared but I still had red, itchy and dry symptoms. But recently the red, itchy, dry and flaky from one beside of the nose became more severe. Then I just came back from the beach and it also got red, dry and itchy on the other side of the nose. I was wondering it is rosacea or dermatitis. What do you recommend or is there a medication I can take for this symptoms.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 11, 2009 05:12AM
, Sep 11, 2009 05:12AMTo: pingpong0312
Irt could be either, but rosacea sounds more likely. If it's rosacea, then you'll need a topical and oral antibiotic, which would require that you see a doctor, who can make a definite diagnosis too.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
