Hi...I looked into SD before I don't suffer from the flaking like you have described....when i do suffer from the dryness it is only after washing only it does not flake away just sits there till i moisterize....I don't have any flaking in my eyebrows or under my nose, there is no redness nor itching, my scalp is clear as well.
When i went back to see the doctor after the daktacort treatment and he was fairly sure it was not SD.
I think i may have confused the question...when i mentioned the patch i mean't the skin looked like a blemish but this was because the forehead had swollen...this area has never been dry or itchy just swollen, even after washing the skin is still soft but very sensitive......it has been going on for 4 months if it was SD would I have noticed by now?
Rob
Hello,
From the symptoms the possibility of seborrheic dermatitis needs to be ruled out. 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. Oral antifungal drugs and immunomodulators such as tacrolimus and pimecrolimus are used in very severe cases.
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.