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Suggest Treatment For Scaly Rashes On The Nose And Eyebrows
Question: I already have problems with scaly flaky skin in the side creases of my nose & in my eyebrows, now after using my nasal cpap gear , I wake up with my eyebrows really red & itchy,, what causes it & what can I do to help its,, I put Vicks on it
Brief Answer:
seborrheic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It may be due to seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis can cause scaly rashes on the nose, eyebrows.
It can also affect the scalp and forehead in some persons as well.
The exact cause is not known but there is a link to fungal infection.
Treatment involves mainly: (1) antifungal creams such as ketoconazole, ciclopirox
(2)very short term use of topical steroids, these reduce the skin inflammation. These should be used in an acute flare up but should be used for only a few days (eg 3 to 4 days). If used for longer may hasten recurrence
(3)if on the scalp then the use of dandruff shampoos would be helpful.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
seborrheic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It may be due to seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis can cause scaly rashes on the nose, eyebrows.
It can also affect the scalp and forehead in some persons as well.
The exact cause is not known but there is a link to fungal infection.
Treatment involves mainly: (1) antifungal creams such as ketoconazole, ciclopirox
(2)very short term use of topical steroids, these reduce the skin inflammation. These should be used in an acute flare up but should be used for only a few days (eg 3 to 4 days). If used for longer may hasten recurrence
(3)if on the scalp then the use of dandruff shampoos would be helpful.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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